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somatomedin

Definition of somatomedin

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a hormone which acts as an intermediate in the stimulation of tissue growth by growth hormone.

Origin:

1970s: from somato- 'of the body' + (inter)med(iary) + -in1

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