HGH
Body-building banned substance
HGH is an abbreviation for human growth hormone, a protein produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction.
Synthetic HGH is prescribed for growth disorders in children and hormone deficiency in adults.
It's also used illicitly by athletes seeking performance enhancement: He tested positive for HGH.
Contractile body tissue
- gainsIncreases in value
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- gymExercise facility
bulk · cutting · strength · physique · recovery · definition · competition · performance
Bone-forming cell
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- skeletalOf or like bones
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- chondrocyteCell producing cartilage matrix
calcium · remodeling · osteoporosis · collagen · periosteum · epiphysis
Brain-base hormone gland
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- peptideShort amino acid chain
prolactin · feedback · biosynthesis · receptor · binding · release · pulse · serum
Counteracting effects of time
- longevityDuration of existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
energy · wellness · clinic · gerontology · senescence · frailty · cognitive · libido
Syringe-delivered dose
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
dose · protocol · subcutaneous · diagnosis · recombinant · biosynthetic · dwarfism · pediatric
Officially disallowed
- WADAAnti-doping regulatory body
- IOCOlympic governing body
- testingExamining to evaluate
- detectionAct of finding something
athlete · cheating · scandal · Olympics · sports · masking · cycling · baseball
Vertical extent upward
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- pubertySexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
children · teenagers · bones · muscles · stature · percentile · pediatrician · catch-up
Metabolic fat decomposition
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- energyPower to do work
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
fasting · carbohydrate · lipid · thermogenesis · homeostasis
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- gainsIncreases in value
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
gym · bulk · cutting · strength · physique · recovery · definition · competition · performance · enhancement
osteoblast
Bone-forming cell
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
- skeletalOf or like bones
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
chondrocyte · calcium · remodeling · osteoporosis · collagen · periosteum · epiphysis
pituitary
Brain-base hormone gland
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- secretionSubstance released by glands
peptide · prolactin · feedback · biosynthesis · receptor · binding · release · pulse · serum · assay
anti-aging
Counteracting effects of time
- longevityDuration of existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
vitality · energy · wellness · clinic · gerontology · senescence · frailty · cognitive · libido · regeneration
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
endocrinologist · dose · protocol · subcutaneous · diagnosis · recombinant · biosynthetic · dwarfism · pediatric · replacement
banned
Officially disallowed
detection · athlete · cheating · scandal · Olympics · sports · masking · cycling · baseball · disqualification
height
Vertical extent upward
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- pubertySexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
maturation · children · teenagers · bones · muscles · stature · percentile · pediatrician · catch-up · childhood
lipolysis
Metabolic fat decomposition
adipose · fasting · carbohydrate · lipid · thermogenesis · homeostasis
- growthgrowth, grow, growing, growth rate, increase
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- Performance Boosterssteroids, EPO, doping, PEDs, testosterone
- sports cheatingmatch fixing, doping, point shaving, steroids, cheating
- sports scandalscheating, doping, match fixing, point shaving, PEDs
- Anti-DopingWADA, banned substances, drug testing, NADA, doping control
HGHcortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
glucocorticoids · muscle atrophy · catabolism · glucagon · prednisone
HGHatrophy
Wasting from disuse
muscle wasting · cachexia · dwarfism · senescence · decline