D013006Level 7

Growth Hormone

**Definition:** A polypeptide that is secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth. Species-specific growth hormones have been synthesized.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.631.525.425 - D12.644.548.691.525.425

**Synonyms:** - Growth Hormone, Pituitary - Pituitary Growth Hormone - Somatotropin

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D019382Human Growth Hormone

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