Overproduction - in the ICD-10-CM Index
Annotation Back-References in the 2025 ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries
Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions
Growth Hormone: A polypeptide that is secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth. Species-specific growth hormones have been synthesized.