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bovine growth hormone

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bovine growth hormone
n. Abbr. BGH
A hormone of cattle that regulates growth and milk production. It is also produced by genetic engineering and administered to cows to increase milk production. Also called bovine somatotropin.
bovine growth hormone
A naturally occurring hormone of cattle that regulates growth and milk production. It may also be produced by genetic engineering and administered to cows to increase milk production. Also called bovine somatotropin.


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