Definition of Growth hormone-releasing factor

1. Noun. A releasing factor that accelerates the secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary body.

Exact synonyms: Ghrf
Generic synonyms: Releasing Factor, Releasing Hormone, Rf

Medical Definition of Growth hormone-releasing factor

1. Peptide hormone related to the glucagon family, released from the pituitary, acts on the adenohypophysis to release growth hormone. Synonym: somatoliberin, growth hormone-releasing factor. (20 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Growth Hormone-releasing Factor

growth arrest lines
growth associated proteins
growth cone
growth cone collapse
growth control
growth curve
growth disorders
growth factor
growth factor
growth factors
growth hormone
growth hormone
growth hormone-producing adenoma
growth hormone-regulating hormone
growth hormone-releasing factor (current term)
growth hormone-releasing factor (current term)
growth hormone-releasing hormone
growth hormone inhibiting hormone
growth hormone stimulation test
growth hormone suppression test
growth industry
growth inhibitors
growth medium
growth milestones
growth phase
growth plate
growth quotient
growth rate
growth rate
growth rate of population

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