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somatotrophin

/sɒmətəˈtrɒfɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does somatotrophin mean?

noun

A polypeptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth and development of the body.

Example

"The doctor prescribed somatotrophin injections to help the patient recover from a growth hormone deficiency."

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