Somatotroph

Translation of "somatotroph" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsəʊmətəʊtrəʊf/

/ˈsoʊmətəˌtroʊf/

somatotroph

somatotrophs pl

соматотроф

The somatotroph is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland.

Соматотроф — это тип клетки в передней доле гипофиза.

Noun

/ˈsəʊmətəʊtrəʊf/

/ˈsoʊmətəˌtroʊf/

A type of cell in the anterior pituitary gland that produces and secretes growth hormone.

The somatotrophs in the pituitary gland are responsible for regulating growth and metabolism through the secretion of growth hormone.

Adjective

/ˈsəʊmətəʊtrəʊf/

/ˈsoʊmətəˌtroʊf/

Relating to or characteristic of a somatotroph cell or its secretion of growth hormone.

Somatotroph adenomas are tumors that secrete excess growth hormone.