adrenocorticotropic hormone
noun
ACTH.
Words nearby adrenocorticotropic hormone
Origin of adrenocorticotropic hormone
First recorded in 1935–40
Also called a·dre·no·cor·ti·co·tro·pin [uh-dree-noh-kawr-ti-koh-troh-pin] /əˌdri noʊˌkɔr tɪ koʊˈtroʊ pɪn/.
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Medical definitions for adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
n.
ACTH.
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Scientific definitions for adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
[ ə-drē′nō-kôr′tĭ-kō-trŏp′ĭk, -trō′pĭk ]
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and other steroid hormones.
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