growth hormone
Body development chemical
Growth hormone is a substance produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction.
In medicine, synthetic growth hormone treats children with growth deficiencies and adults with certain conditions.
Athletes sometimes use it illicitly to build muscle mass: He tested positive for growth hormone.
Also called human growth hormone or HGH.
Brain-base hormone gland
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
peptide · biosynthesis · feedback loop · ghrelin · prolactin · receptor · signaling · circadian
Lack of something needed
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
- gigantismPathological excessive stature
- dwarfismGenetic shortness condition
- replacement therapySupplying lacking substances medically
recombinant · biosynthetic · injection · diagnosis · treatment · pediatric · endocrinologist · prescription
Contractile body tissue
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- gainsIncreases in value
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
protein synthesis · supplement · testosterone · bulking · cutting · stacking · performance enhancement · banned substance
Sexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- statureHeight or prestige
- heightVertical extent upward
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
childhood · elongation · osteoblasts · long bones · closure · developmental delay · percentile · pediatric
Decrease or refuse
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- skin elasticityTissue's capacity to return
bone density · energy · longevity · wellness · supplementation · controversy · fountain of youth · regeneration
Maintenance of stable blood sugar
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- metabolic rateBody's energy consumption pace
body composition · lipolysis · energy · triglycerides · lean body mass
pituitary
Brain-base hormone gland
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
glandular · peptide · biosynthesis · feedback loop · ghrelin · prolactin · receptor · signaling · circadian · pulsatile
deficiency
Lack of something needed
- acromegalyHormone-driven adult enlargement
- gigantismPathological excessive stature
- dwarfismGenetic shortness condition
replacement therapy · recombinant · biosynthetic · injection · diagnosis · treatment · pediatric · endocrinologist · prescription · monitoring
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- gainsIncreases in value
recovery · protein synthesis · supplement · testosterone · bulking · cutting · stacking · performance enhancement · banned substance · doping
puberty
Sexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- statureHeight or prestige
- heightVertical extent upward
cartilage · childhood · elongation · osteoblasts · long bones · closure · developmental delay · percentile · pediatric
decline
Decrease or refuse
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
skin elasticity · bone density · energy · longevity · wellness · supplementation · controversy · fountain of youth · regeneration · vigor
glucose homeostasis
Maintenance of stable blood sugar
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
metabolic rate · body composition · lipolysis · energy · triglycerides · lean body mass
- gigantismgigantism, acromegaly, pituitary gland, Andre the Giant
- growthgrow, increase, increasing, expansion, expand
- BiotechDNA, bioengineering, genetic testing, gene, DNA sequencing
- endocrinethyroid, pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, pancreas
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, cortisol, progesterone
- plant biologyphotosynthesis, chloroplast, pollination, stamen, pistil