Definition of Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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

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

Medical Definition of Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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 Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone

adreno-
adreno-cortical
adrenoceptive
adrenoceptor
adrenoceptors
adrenochrome
adrenochromes
adrenocortical
adrenocortical adenoma
adrenocortical hormone
adrenocortical hormones
adrenocortical insufficiency
adrenocorticomimetic
adrenocorticotrophic
adrenocorticotrophic hormone (current term)
adrenocorticotrophin
adrenocorticotropic
adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic releasing factor
adrenocorticotropin
adrenodoxin
adrenogenic
adrenogenous
adrenoleukodystrophies
adrenoleukodystrophy
adrenolytic
adrenomedullary hormones
adrenomedullin

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