SOMATOTROPIC HORMONE
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Somatotropic Hormone.
Somatotropic Hormone - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growth hormonehuman growth hormonesomatotrophic hormonesomatotrophinsomatotropinsthHypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrinehormoneinternal secretionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Deficiency of somatotropic hormone can lead to stunted growth."
"Athletes sometimes misuse somatotropic hormone to enhance their performance."
"The pituitary gland is responsible for producing somatotropic hormone."
"Excess secretion of somatotropic hormone can result in gigantism."
"The levels of somatotropic hormone are highest during adolescence."
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Phrases
somatotrophic hormone