SomatotrophinWordNet Explorer
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noun
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
Words in this synset: somatotropin, somatotropic_hormone, somatotrophic_hormone, STH, human_growth_hormone, growth_hormone
noun
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
noun
trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned