somatomedin
/ˌsoʊmətəˈmiːdɪn/
noun
- Any of a group of hormones produced mainly in the liver that stimulate growth and cell division, especially in response to growth hormone.
- Doctors measure somatomedin to check if the body is producing enough growth hormone.
- Somatomedin levels in the blood increase during childhood to support growth.
- A deficiency in somatomedin can lead to slower growth in children.