Definition of Adrenocorticotropic

1. Adjective. Stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex.

Exact synonyms: Adrenocorticotrophic
Similar to: Stimulative

Medical Definition of Adrenocorticotropic

1. Stimulating growth of the adrenal cortex or secretion of its hormones. Synonym: adrenotropic, adrenotrophic. Origin: adrenal cortex + G. Trophe, nurture; trope, a turning (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adrenocorticotropic

adrenochrome
adrenochromes
adrenocortical
adrenocortical
adrenocortical adenoma
adrenocortical hormones
adrenocortical insufficiency
adrenocorticoid
adrenocorticomimetic
adrenocorticotrophic
adrenocorticotrophic
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
adrenocorticotrophin
adrenocorticotropic (current term)
adrenocorticotropic (current term)
adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic releasing factor
adrenocorticotropin
adrenocorticotropin
adrenodoxin
adrenogenic
adrenogenital syndrome
adrenogenous
adrenoleukodystrophy
adrenolytic
adrenomedullary hormones
adrenomegaly
adrenomimetic

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