protropin
A polypeptide growth hormone secreted by the pituitary glandA polypeptide growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; a synthetic version used medicinally
US/pɹˈɑtɹəpɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A polypeptide growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; a synthetic version used medicinally
trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned
Origin
From pro- + tropin?From pro- + tropin?
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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