Growth hormone is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It plays a key role in the body’s growth and development. An excess of growth hormone leads to the condition known as acromegaly, or gigantism. Artificial growth hormone may be administered as a drug in order to treat certain medical conditions (such as obesity).
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