Definition of ACTH

1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

Exact synonyms: Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone, Adrenocorticotrophin, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Corticotrophin, Corticotropin
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion

Definition of ACTH

1. Initialism. '''A'''dreno'''c'''ortico'''t'''ropic '''h'''ormone. ¹

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Medical Definition of ACTH

1. A peptide hormone that is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoid hormones, which help cells synthesise glucose, catabolize proteins, mobilizefree fatty acids and inhibit inflammation in allergic responses. (10 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of ACTH

ACMI lease
ACOD
ACOG
ACP
ACP-acetyltransferase
ACP-malonyltransferase
ACPA
ACPI
ACPR
ACPS
ACR
ACRR
ACS
ACT
ACTA
ACTH (current term)
ACTH-producing adenoma
ACTH stimulation test
ACTH suppression test
ACTU
ACTe
ACV
ACVs
ACWV
AChR
AD&D
ADA
ADA-SCID
ADAA

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