ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone.
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acthadrenocorticotrophinadrenocorticotropic hormoneadrenocorticotropincorticotrophincorticotropinExample Sentences
"Excessive production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone can lead to Cushing's disease."
"The release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone is regulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone."
"A deficiency in adrenocorticotrophic hormone can cause Addison's disease."
"Corticotropin-releasing hormone triggers the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone."
"The production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone can be affected by stress."
