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SOMATOTROPHIC HORMONE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Somatotrophic Hormone.

Somatotrophic Hormone - as a noun

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans

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"An excess of somatotrophic hormone can lead to gigantism."
"Deficiency in somatotrophic hormone can cause stunted growth."
"Athletes sometimes abuse somatotrophic hormone to enhance performance."
"The production of somatotrophic hormone decreases with age."
"Excessive levels of somatotrophic hormone can result in acromegaly."
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