Meaning of the word somatotropin in English
What does somatotropin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
somatotropin
US /ˌsoʊ.mə.toʊˈtroʊ.pɪn/
UK /ˌsɒm.ə.təʊˈtrəʊ.pɪn/
Noun
a hormone that stimulates growth in animal or plant cells, especially (in animals) a protein hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that promotes growth
Example:
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The doctor prescribed somatotropin to help with the child's growth deficiency.
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Recombinant bovine somatotropin is used in some dairy farming practices.