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