SOMATOTROPHIC HORMONE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Somatotrophic Hormone.
Somatotrophic Hormone - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growth hormonehuman growth hormonesomatotrophinsomatotropic hormonesomatotropinsthHypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrinehormoneinternal secretionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"An excess of somatotrophic hormone can lead to gigantism."
"Deficiency in somatotrophic hormone can cause stunted growth."
"Athletes sometimes abuse somatotrophic hormone to enhance performance."
"The production of somatotrophic hormone decreases with age."
"Excessive levels of somatotrophic hormone can result in acromegaly."