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

1. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans