somatotropic hormone

Noun

1.

somatotropic hormone - a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans Synonyms: growth hormone, human growth hormone, somatotrophic hormone, somatotrophin, somatotropin, STH

endocrine, growth hormone, hormone, human growth hormone, internal secretion, Protropin, somatotrophic hormone, somatotrophin, somatotropin, STH