Concept information
Preferred term
growth hormone
Definition
- Growth hormone is a hormone that is produced in the pituitary glands and has anabolic (promoting growth) effects on the body. Growth hormone is critical for normal growth and development of cells. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Growth Hormone]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/growth_hormone
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