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GH Pulsatility

Meaning

GH pulsatility refers to the characteristic, non-continuous pattern of Growth Hormone (GH) release from the anterior pituitary gland, which occurs in discrete, high-amplitude bursts or pulses. The secretion is not a steady flow but rather a rhythmic, episodic phenomenon, with the majority of the hormone being released during the night in the deeper stages of sleep. This specific temporal pattern is crucial for GH’s biological effectiveness and proper downstream signaling.