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Definition of Corticotropin
1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Exact synonyms: Acth, Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone, Adrenocorticotrophin, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Corticotrophin
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Definition of Corticotropin
1. Noun. adrenocorticotropic hormone ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Corticotropin
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Medical Definition of Corticotropin
1. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a normal by-product of the anterior pituitary gland acts by controlling the secretion of the adrenal hormone, cortisol. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corticotropin
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