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growth hormone

/ɡrəʊθ ˈhɔːməʊn/

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/ɡrəʊθ ˈhɔːməʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruПептидный гормон, вырабатываемый гипофизом, который стимулирует рост, размножение клеток и регенерацию клеток у людей и других животных. Также используется в медицине для лечения нарушений роста и синтетически для повышения производительности.

A peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is also used medically to treat growth disorders and synthetically for performance enhancement.

  1. Biological substanceB2formal

    A peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and animals.

    ruГормон роста

    • Growth hormone is essential for normal physical development in children.
    • The doctor prescribed growth hormone therapy for the patient's deficiency.
    • Athletes sometimes misuse growth hormone to enhance performance.
  2. Agricultural useB2formal

    A synthetic substance used to increase the growth rate of plants or animals in farming.

    ruСельскохозяйственное использование

    • Farmers use growth hormone to accelerate the growth of livestock.
    • The use of growth hormone in poultry is regulated by law.
    • Some consumers prefer meat from animals not treated with growth hormone.