protropin

protropin
A polypeptide growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; a synthetic version used medicinally

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  • growth hormone — noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans • Syn: ↑somatotropin, ↑somatotrophin, ↑somatotropic hormone, ↑somatotrophic hormone, ↑STH, ↑human growth hormone • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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