Growth hormone

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Growth hormone
TermGrowth hormone
Short definitiongrowth factor (capital FAK-ter) A substance in the body that regulates cell division and cell survival. Some growth factors are also produced in the laboratory and used in biological therapy 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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growth hormone - (pronounced) (grothe HOR-mone) A protein made by the pituitary gland that helps control body growth and the body's use of glucose and fat. Also called somatotropin

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