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protropin

/ˈprəʊ.trə.pɪn/

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noun

/ˈprəʊ.trə.pɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее торговое название синтетического гормона роста человека, исторически применявшегося у детей с дефицитом гормона роста и известного своим неправомерным использованием спортсменами и тяжелоатлетами, где такое применение запрещено.

A proper noun referring to the trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone, historically administered to children with growth hormone deficiency, and known for its misuse by athletes and weightlifters, where such use is prohibited.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Synthetic growth hormoneC1formalmedical

    A trade name for a synthetic human growth hormone used to treat children with growth hormone deficiency; its use by athletes and weightlifters is prohibited.

    ruСинтетический гормон роста

    • The doctor prescribed Protropin for the child's growth deficiency.
    • Athletes are banned from using Protropin due to its performance-enhancing effects.
    • Protropin therapy requires careful medical supervision.