Sth (Noun)
Meaning
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's lack of growth was due to insufficient production of somatotrophin hormone.
- The hormone somatotrophin helps regulate the growth and development of bones and tissues in the body.
- In some cases, somatotrophin deficiency can lead to growth retardation in children.
- Somatotrophin levels typically peak during adolescence, explaining the rapid growth spurts that occur during this time.
- Abnormal levels of somatotrophin have been linked to conditions such as gigantism and dwarfism.
Synonyms
- Somatotropic Hormone
- Growth Hormone
- Human Growth Hormone
- Somatotrophin
- Somatotrophic Hormone
- Somatotropin