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SOMATOTROPIC HORMONE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Somatotropic Hormone.

Somatotropic Hormone - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growth hormonehuman growth hormonesomatotrophic hormonesomatotrophin20somatotropin16sth
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrine12hormone12internal secretion
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"Deficiency of somatotropic hormone can lead to stunted growth."
"Athletes sometimes misuse somatotropic hormone to enhance their performance."
"The pituitary gland is responsible for producing somatotropic hormone."
"Excess secretion of somatotropic hormone can result in gigantism."
"The levels of somatotropic hormone are highest during adolescence."
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