octreotide

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An octapeptide that mimics natural somatostatin pharmacologically, though it is a more potent inhibitor of growth hormone, glucagon and insulin than the natural hormone
{i} medication that suppresses production of hormones (from the pituitary gland, pancreas, and digestive system; provided as a treatment for excess hormone production or to alleviate tumors of these organs)