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单词 corticotropin
释义

corticotropin

noun

cor·​ti·​co·​tro·​pin ˌkȯr-ti-kō-ˈtrō-pən How to pronounce corticotropin (audio)
variants or less commonly corticotrophin
ˌkȯr-ti-kō-ˈtrō-fən How to pronounce corticotropin (audio)
: acth
also : a preparation of ACTH that is used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic fever

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When a woman is chronically stressed, cortisol binds to receptors on the placenta, which then put out more corticotropin-releasing hormone, or CRH. Mark Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 Long Term: To start the HPA axis, the hypothalamus sends corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) to the pituitary gland. Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2019 And experiments in rats and cultured cells show that corticotropin-releasing hormone, which the body releases in response to stress, also increases neuronal production of CGRP, Russo says. Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, 18 May 2018 During abstinence from alcohol, stress neurotransmitters such as corticotropin-releasing factor (FRC) and dynorphin are released. Jamie Smolen, chicagotribune.com, 23 Dec. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

corticotropin

noun

cor·​ti·​co·​tro·​pin -ˈtrō-pən How to pronounce corticotropin (audio)
variants also corticotrophin
-fən How to pronounce corticotropin (audio)
: acth
also : a preparation of ACTH that is used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic fever
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