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growth hormone

/ɡrəʊθ ˈhɔːməʊn/

翻译: 由垂体分泌的一种肽类激素,能刺激人体及其他动物的生长、细胞分裂和细胞再生。医学上也用于治疗生长障碍,并可人工合成以增强运动表现。

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/ɡrəʊθ ˈhɔːməʊn/C1formalmedical
  • zh由垂体分泌的一种肽类激素,能刺激人体及其他动物的生长、细胞分裂和细胞再生。医学上也用于治疗生长障碍,并可人工合成以增强运动表现。

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.

    zh生长激素

    • 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.

    zh农业用途

    • 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.