rBGH
Noun
Meaning
rBGH (uncountable)
Bovine growth hormone produced using recombinant DNA.
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Nearby residents worry about E. coli, coliform bacteria, artificial hormones like rBGH, and other contaminants flowing out of their taps–and testing (and the residents’ health problems) shows that they have the right to be worried.
We’re still working to oppose the use of rBGH, a genetically engineered hormone given to cows to increase their milk production.