human growth hormone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of human growth hormone
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Plasmids have been repurposed and engineered as vectors for molecular cloning and the large-scale production of important reagents, such as insulin and human growth hormone.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
As part of the new agreement, the 2022 season is expected to feature the most tests in the program’s history and blood testing for human growth hormone has resumed but with new technology.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
The American scientists added a gene into the DNA of a pig that would produce a human growth hormone.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2021
A. I did not realize that human growth hormone was a possible vaccine for covid-19.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2020
He subsequently revealed that he was taking human growth hormone pills as part of efforts to live to at least 120.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2019
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