growth hormone

noun7

1. •
   A polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland in many animals including humans, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
2. •
   The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.
3. •
   A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body.
4. •
   somatropin, an rhGH (for humans).
5. •
   somatrem, an rhGH (for humans).
6. •
   rBST (for cattle).
7. •
   rBGH (for cattle).