growth hormone
noun
1
: a vertebrate polypeptide hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and regulates growth
also
: a recombinant version of this hormone
called also somatotropin
2
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An organic farmer might use a tractor, a harvester, or a milking machine but avoid harmful fertilizers, pest controls, or animal growth hormones.
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Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, inadequate sleep can limit growth hormone release, affecting overall development.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 10 Feb. 2026
Estrogen, insulin, growth hormone, and testosterone are anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The other player to watch is Andy Pettitte, who has been hamstrung in the past by his use of human-growth hormone, a PED.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, inadequate sleep can limit growth hormone release, affecting overall development.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 10 Feb. 2026
Estrogen, insulin, growth hormone, and testosterone are anabolic hormones.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The other player to watch is Andy Pettitte, who has been hamstrung in the past by his use of human-growth hormone, a PED.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Growth hormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20hormone. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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