somatotrophin
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Definition
Noun: A growth hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.
Usage
This is a scientific and medical term. It is used in contexts related to biology, endocrinology, and medicine to refer to the specific protein hormone responsible for stimulating growth. * The doctor explained that a deficiency in somatotrophin during childhood can lead to growth disorders. * Researchers are studying the effects of somatotrophin on tissue repair.
Advanced Usage
- Recombinant somatotrophin: Refers to the synthetic form of the hormone, produced for medical treatments.
- Recombinant somatotrophin is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency.
Variants and Related Words
- Somatotropin (noun): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- Growth hormone (GH) (noun): The common name for somatotrophin.
- Human growth hormone (HGH) (noun): Specifically refers to somatotrophin produced by or for use in humans.
Synonyms
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Somatotropin
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Pituitary gland: The endocrine gland that secretes somatotrophin.
- Acromegaly: A disorder often caused by excessive somatotrophin production in adulthood.
Noun
- a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans