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せいちょう 成長
Noun
1. growth hormoneBiology
Wikipedia definition
2. Growth hormoneGrowth hormone (GH) is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration in humans and other animals. Growth hormone is a 191-amino acid, single-chain polypeptide that is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland.
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Other forms
生長ホルモン 【せいちょうホルモン】
Notes
生長ホルモン: Rarely-used kanji form.

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