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