growth hormone

noun

1

: a vertebrate polypeptide hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and regulates growth

also : a recombinant version of this hormone

called also somatotropin

2

: growth regulator

Examples of growth hormone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three pig genes known to spark an immune response, as well as a porcine growth hormone receptor, were removed. —Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024

Kennedy has also promoted peptides, a potentially dangerous growth hormone, and unproven Covid-19 treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

There is a gradual decline in testosterone and growth hormone, leading to significant changes in muscle and fat mass. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Nov. 2024

Enlarged hands and feet and widening gaps between the teeth One of the conditions Samson treats is acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder that occurs when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

growth hormone

noun

: a hormone in plants or animals that regulates growth

especially : one produced by the pituitary gland

Medical Definition

growth hormone

noun

: a vertebrate polypeptide hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and regulates growth

also : a recombinant version of this hormone

called also somatotropic hormone, somatotropin

see human growth hormone