Somatrem
Somatrem
Somatrem (pronunciation: so-MAT-rem) is a recombinant DNA derived form of human growth hormone (hGH) that is used to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and adults.
Etymology
The term "Somatrem" is derived from the Greek word "soma", meaning body, and "trem", which is an abbreviation of "treatment". Thus, the term can be interpreted as "body treatment".
Usage
Somatrem is used to treat growth hormone deficiency (GHD), a condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone. This can lead to short stature, delayed growth, and other health problems. Somatrem works by stimulating the growth of bones and muscles, helping to increase height and improve overall growth.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Somatrem can cause side effects. These may include joint pain, muscle pain, fluid retention, and carpal tunnel syndrome. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as diabetes and leukemia.
Related Terms
- Growth hormone
- Pituitary gland
- Recombinant DNA
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Fluid retention
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Diabetes
- Leukemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Somatrem
- Wikipedia's article - Somatrem
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