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Definition of Adrenocorticotropic
1. Adjective. Stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex.
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)