#somatotropin__somatotrophin__somatotropic_hormone__somatotrophic_hormone__somatotrophichormone__STH__human_growth_hormone__growth_hormone a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
supertype: #hormone__internalsecretion an endocrine secretion that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
subtype: #Protropin trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weight lifters is banned by the United States Olympic Committee
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