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Growth hormone A hormone that eventually stimulates growth. Also called somatotropin. Mentioned in: Pituitary Dwarfism growth hormone (grōthˑ hōrˑ·mōn), n a hormone produced by the pituitary gland; involved in the division of cells and the growth and maintenance of tissues. Also called GH, HGH, human growth hormone, or somatotropin. growth hormone a substance that stimulates growth, especially the polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that directly influences protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and controls the rate of skeletal and visceral growth. The hormone acts on tissues via peripheral factors. Called also somatotropin, somatomedin. growth hormone release inhibiting h see somatostatin. growth hormone releasing h. (GH-RH) a hormone elaborated by the hypothalamus, which stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. Called also somatocrinin. growth hormone-responsive dermatosis a rare, symmetrical alopecia and hyperpigmentation in dogs. The cause is unknown, but the condition is responsive to bovine or porcine growth hormone. Called also pseudo-Cushing's syndrome, hyposomatotropism, pituitary alopecia. growth hormone stimulation test see clonidine stimulation test. growth hormone Somatotropin A 21.5 kD growth-promoting protein hormone secreted in a pulsatile fashion by the anterior pituitary in response to the hypothalamic regulatory hormones, GHRH and somatostatin; GH influences protein, carbohydrate, fat metabolism. See Recombinant human growth hormone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He injects himself with growth hormones daily and wishes that his 4' 2" height would change. During development, the pea size gland located at the base of the brain releases growth hormones. Sub-Sahara's product line also includes bio-active seed enhancements, micronutrients and plant growth hormones. |
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