ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN
(noun)Definitions
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Adrenocorticotropin.
Adrenocorticotropin - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acthadrenocorticotrophic hormoneadrenocorticotrophinadrenocorticotropic hormonecorticotrophincorticotropinExample Sentences
"The level of adrenocorticotropin in the blood can be measured to diagnose certain medical conditions."
"Low levels of adrenocorticotropin can indicate a problem with the pituitary gland."
"Excessive production of adrenocorticotropin can result in Cushing's syndrome."
"The production of adrenocorticotropin is regulated by the hypothalamus."
"Certain medications can increase or decrease the levels of adrenocorticotropin in the body."
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