human growth hormone

noun

: the naturally occurring growth hormone of humans or a genetically engineered form that is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiencies and has been used especially by athletes to increase muscle mass

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Andy Pettitte admitted in 2007 to using human growth hormone. Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024 These include testosterone, estrogen, insulin, and human growth hormone (HGH). Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 Increases Growth Hormone Secretion Fasting increases levels of human growth hormone (HGH), a key protein that supports growth, weight management, metabolism, and muscle strength. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 This medicine increases the amount of human growth hormone in the body. Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for human growth hormone 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of human growth hormone was in 1954

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“Human growth hormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20growth%20hormone. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

human growth hormone

noun
: the naturally occurring growth hormone of humans or a recombinant version that is used to treat children with growth hormone deficiencies and has been used especially by athletes to increase muscle mass
abbreviation HGH
see somatropin

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