somatotropin

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Cancer

(SOH-muh-toh-TROH-pin) A protein made by the pituitary gland that helps control body growth and the use of glucose and fat in the body. Also called growth hormone.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Food Biotechnology

See: growth hormone.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture