Noun: somatotrophic hormone
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
"somatotrophic hormone deficiency can lead to stunted growth in children";
- somatotropin, somatotrophin, somatotropic hormone, STH, human growth hormone, growth hormone
Derived forms: somatotrophic hormones
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Somatotrophic hormone