English Dictionary

growth hormone

noun

A polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland in many animals including humans, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

The growth hormone is responsible for regulating growth and development in the body.

意味（1）

A polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland in many animals including humans, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

意味（2）

(often, in context) The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.

意味（3）

somatropin, an rhGH (for humans).

意味（4）

somatrem, an rhGH (for humans).

意味（5）

rBST (for cattle).

意味（6）

rBGH (for cattle).