ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIN
(noun)Definitions
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Adrenocorticotrophin.
Adrenocorticotrophin - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acthadrenocorticotrophic hormoneadrenocorticotropic hormoneadrenocorticotropincorticotrophincorticotropinExample Sentences
"The adrenocorticotrophin stimulation test is used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency."
"An excessive production of adrenocorticotrophin may indicate a tumor in the pituitary gland."
"The level of adrenocorticotrophin in the blood can be measured through a blood test."
"A deficiency in adrenocorticotrophin can lead to adrenal crisis."
"The secretion of adrenocorticotrophin is regulated by the hypothalamus."
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