[1935–40; adreno- + cortico- + -tropic]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Arts and Crafts Movement, gangbuster, prime mover, unit trust, walk-throughcortico- is a combining form representing cortex in compound words. Other words that use the affix cortico- include: corticosteroid, corticosterone, electrocorticogram, electrocorticography; -tropic is a combining form with the meanings “turned toward, with an orientation toward”that specified by the initial element (geotropic), “having an affinity for, affecting” what is specified (lipotropic; neurotropic; psychotropic), “affecting the activity of, maintaining” a specified organ (gonadotropic)
Examples of 'adrenocorticotropic' in a sentence
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The level of insulin and adrenocorticotropic hormone are directly proportional to the body mass index.
V.E. Luchytskiy 2019, 'Proinflammatory lymphokine and hormone levels in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus',Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnalhttp://iej.zaslavsky.com.ua/article/view/158689. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
She had clinical features of growth hormone, thyroid hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency.
Shahnaz Ahmad Mir, Shariq Rashid Masoodi, Arshad Iqbal Wani, Khalid Jamal Farooqui,Mir Iftikhar Bashir 2013, 'Deep vein thrombosis in a patient of Sheehan′s syndrome: Autoimmunity or hypercoagulabilty',Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolismhttp://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2013;volume=17;issue=7;spage=105;epage=106;aulast=Mir. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
A low dose adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test revealed parital adrenal insufficiency.
Hye Jeong Jwa, Keon Su Lee, Gu Hwan Kim, Han Wook Yoo, Han Hyuk Lim 2014, 'A Korean boy with atypical X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy confirmed by an unpublishedmutation of', Korean Journal of Pediatricshttp://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-57-416.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, free thyroxine, and cortisol were within normal limits.
Sh.U. Akhmedova, D.Sh. Sadykova 2015, 'The Menstrual Disorders in Women of Reproductive Age with Obesity', Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnalhttp://iej.zaslavsky.com.ua/article/view/72343. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
He also had spotty skin pigmentations, raised adrenocorticotropic hormone levels andrecurrent cardiac myxomas.
Manjusha Karegar, Mrinal Sarwate, Kanchan Kothari, Amey Rojekar, Leena Naik 2018, 'Cytologic diagnosis of unusual, large multiple cutaneous myxomas in a case of Carneycomplex', Journal of Laboratory Physicianshttp://www.jlponline.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2727;year=2018;volume=10;issue=3;spage=354;epage=356;aulast=Karegar. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In addition, increased basal adrenocorticotropic hormone levels in caffeine-fed groups may reflect decreased cortical function.
Ki-Young Ryu, Jaesook Roh 2019, 'The Effects of High Peripubertal Caffeine Exposure on the Adrenal Gland in ImmatureMale and Female Rats', Nutrientshttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/951. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Vigabatrin and adrenocorticotropic hormone have emerged over the past few decades as mainstay pharmacologic modalities.
Wang S, Fallah A 2014, 'Optimal management of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex: currentand emerging options', Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatmenthttp://www.dovepress.com/optimal-management-of-seizures-associated-with-tuberous-sclerosis-comp-peer-reviewed-article-NDT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
He had low blood glucose and cortisol levels, normal aldosterone and high adrenocorticotropic hormone levels.
Metwalley Kotb A, Farghaly Hekma S 2012, 'Familial glucocorticoid deficiency presenting with generalized hyperpigmentation inan Egyptian child: a case report', Journal of Medical Case Reportshttp://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/110. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In this review, we focus on medications targeting specifically pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone-secreting tumors.
Fabienne Langlois, Jennifer Chu, Maria Fleseriu, Maria Fleseriu, Maria Fleseriu 2018, 'Pituitary-Directed Therapies for Cushing's Disease', Frontiers in Endocrinologyhttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2018.00164/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Through loading tests, we established diagnosis of isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency.
Harano Y, Kitano A, Akiyama Y, Kotajima L, Honda K, Arioka H 2015, 'A case of isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency: a rare but possible causeof hypercalcemia', International Medical Case Reports Journalhttp://www.dovepress.com/a-case-of-isolated-adrenocorticotropic-hormone-deficiency-a-rare-but-p-peer-reviewed-article-IMCRJ. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)