Growth hormone

/ɡɹˈəʊθ hˈɔːməʊn/

/ɡɹˈoʊθ hˈoːɹmoʊn/

[noun]

Growth hormone

[NOUN]

a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body

synonyms : human growth hormone

somatotrophic hormone

What is "growth hormone"?

Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin, is a vital hormone involved in growth and development within the endocrine system. Produced by the pituitary gland, GH stimulates the growth of bones, tissues, and organs in the body. It plays a key role in promoting linear growth during childhood and adolescence. Additionally, GH is involved in regulating metabolism, promoting protein synthesis, and influencing cell growth and division. It also affects the balance of other hormones in the body. Overall, growth hormone is essential for proper growth, development, and maintenance of various physiological processes in the body.

Examples

1. Vets also can’t give these animals antibiotics or growth hormones.

2. Again, think insulin, think growth hormone.

3. And the only difference is a single mutation in the growth hormone receptor, so the little mice are lacking this growth hormone receptor.

4. Human growth hormone has become popular among athletes looking for an edge.