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Meaning of growth hormone

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

growth hormone

noun

Definitions

  1. Any polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

  2. A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/growth%20hormone

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