Somatomedin Definition

sō-mătə-mēdn, sōmə-tə-
noun
Any of a group of protein hormones produced in the liver and regulating the activity of growth hormones in building muscle and cartilage.
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Other Word Forms of Somatomedin

Noun

Singular:
somatomedin
Plural:
somatomedins

Origin of Somatomedin

  • Perhaps somato(tropin) (inter)med(iary) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Somatomedin Sentence Examples

  • Also called insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), somatomedin C is considered a more accurate reflection of the blood concentration of hGH because such variables as time of day, activity levels, or diet do not influence test results.

  • Somatomedin C is part of a group of peptides, called somatomedins, through which hGH exerts its effects.

  • The somatomedin C test also requires a fasting blood sample.

  • The somatomedin C test is usually ordered to help detect pituitary abnormalities, hGH deficiency, and acromegaly.

  • Abnormally low levels of somatomedin C will require further investigation, so doctors may perform the hGH stimulation test to diagnose hGH deficiency.

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