- 促生长素 cùshēngzhǎngsù somatotropinA protein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes growth and protein storage while causing bones to grow rapidly; also known as [[生长激素|生長激素|sheng1 zhang3 ji1 su4]]
- 植物生长素 zhíwùshēngzhǎngsù auxinA type of plant hormone that regulates cell expansion and growth; it promotes functions such as stem elongation, root formation, and fruit development.