Growth hormone

growth hormone

n. Abbr. GH

A polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that promotes growth of the body, especially by stimulating release of somatomedin, and that influences the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Also called human growth hormone, pituitary growth hormone, somatotropin.

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Growth hormone

A hormone that eventually stimulates growth. Also called somatotropin.

Mentioned in: Pituitary Dwarfism

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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.

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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.

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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.