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HPGH Axis

Meaning

An abbreviation for the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal-Growth Hormone Axis, representing a complex and tightly regulated neuroendocrine feedback system that governs somatic growth, sexual development, and reproductive function. This central regulatory axis integrates signals from the central nervous system with the peripheral endocrine glands, coordinating the secretion of sex steroids and growth factors. It is a critical determinant of health, vitality, and longevity across the human lifespan.