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growth hormone
noun[ C ]
biology, chemistry specializeduk /ˈɡrəʊθ ˌhɔː.məʊn/ us /ˈɡroʊθ ˌhɔːr.moʊn/
a hormone (= chemical made by living cells) that helps an animal or plant to grow: 生长激素（促进动植物生长的激素）
Scientists have warned that the use of growth hormones to make cattle grow more quickly may result in a health risk for consumers.科学家警告说，催牛长大的生长激素可能有害消费者的健康。
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