growth hormone-releasing hormone

noun

: a neuropeptide released by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of growth hormone
abbreviation GHRH

called also growth hormone-releasing factor

Dictionary Entries Near growth hormone-releasing hormone

growth hormone

growth hormone-releasing hormone

growth plate

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“Growth hormone-releasing hormone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/growth%20hormone-releasing%20hormone. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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