somatotrophic hormone meaning

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somatotrophic hormone (noun): a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans.

Definition of somatotrophic hormone

  1. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans

    Synonyms: somatotropin, somatotrophin, somatotropic hormone, STH, human growth hormone, growth hormone

    Type of: hormone

    Kinds: Protropin

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