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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A polypeptide growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; a synthetic version used medicinally uncountable
2. 2
   trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned wordnet

Etymology

From pro- + tropin?

Related phrases

growth hormonepituitary gland

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