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Definition of Corticotropin
1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
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
Literary usage of Corticotropin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Stress, Gender, and Alcohol-Seeking Behavior edited by Walter A. Hunt, Sam Zakhari (1996)
"Rivier, C., and Vale, W. Involvement of corticotropin releasing factor and ...
Immunoreactive corticotropin- releasing hormone in human plasma during ..."
2. Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States (1994)
"Rivest, S., and Rivier, C. The role of corticotropin-releasing factor and inter-
leukin-1 in the regulation of neurons controlling reproductive functions. ..."
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