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