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Definition of Somatotropin
1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans.
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Protropin
Definition of Somatotropin
1. Noun. (biochemistry) A polypeptide growth hormone produced by the human pituitary gland. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Somatotropin
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Medical Definition of Somatotropin
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Somatotropin
Literary usage of Somatotropin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. BST edited by Jean A. Larson (1995)
"Language: English Descriptors: Cattle; Hypothalamus; Immune response; Endotoxins;
somatotropin; Insulin-like growth factor; Immunological factors 137 NAL ..."
2. Perspectives on Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: 10 Year U. S ...edited by Stanley R. Johnson, William H. Meyers, Dermot J. Hayes edited by Stanley R. Johnson, William H. Meyers, Dermot J. Hayes (1997)
"... Reconciliation Act of 1990 OBRA-93 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993
PLD Paid Land Diversion rBST recombinant bovine somatotropin tmt thousand ..."
3. Computers and Information Technologies in Agricultural Production and edited by Karl Schneider (1998)
"... control with bovine somatotropin (C+), bovine somatotropin and added dietary fat
... or bovine somatotropin and added dietary fat from safflower seeds ..."
4. Agricultural Biotechnology: An Economic Perspective by M. F. Caswell (1994)
""Consumer Perceptions and Attitudes towards Bovine somatotropin. ... "Impact of
Bovine somatotropin on US Dairy Markets Under Alternative Policy Options. ..."
5. Biotechnology: Education & Training edited by Raymond Dobert (1996)
"J6 Biotechnology and food safety: dietetic professionals' views on bovine
somatotropin. Dobbins, MJ; Gates, G.; Hughes, K.; Holdt, C.; Spain, J.; Slusher, ..."