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Growth Hormone Elevation

Meaning

Growth Hormone Elevation refers to a physiological state characterized by an increase in the concentration of Somatotropin, or Growth Hormone (GH), circulating in the bloodstream. This elevation can occur naturally, such as during deep sleep, intense exercise, or periods of fasting, which represent normal pulsatile secretion patterns. Clinically, elevation may also be induced therapeutically using growth hormone-releasing peptides or exogenous GH, or pathologically due to conditions like a pituitary adenoma, resulting in conditions like acromegaly or gigantism. Monitoring GH levels is essential for evaluating the somatotropic axis.