adrenocorticotrophic hormone

adrenocorticotropic hormone

also adrenocorticotrophic hormonen. ACTH.

adrenocorticotrophic hormone

n (Biochemistry) the full name of ACTH

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Noun

adrenocorticotrophic hormone - a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortexACTH, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropinendocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

adrenocorticotrophic hormone

ACTH

A 39-amino acid hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which regulates adrenocortical activity, stimulating release of cortisol, mineralocorticoids, and adrenal androgens; pituitary ACTH is regulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
Daily pattern ACTH levels vary over the space of a 24-hour day, peaking at 6–8 am and evening 6–11 pm; ACTH suppression or stimulation testing may be required to confirm the diagnosis of changes in adrenal function.
ACTH increased in Addison’s disease, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing disease, pituitary-dependent Cushing syndrome, ectopic ACTH-producing tumours, Nelson syndrome.
ACTH decreased in Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenal carcinoma, adenoma.
Ref range < 120 pg/mL

ad·re·no·cor·ti·co·tro·phic hor·mone

(ă-drēnō-kōŕti-kō-trōfik hōŕmōn) Pituitary hormone that serves to stimulate the growth and nutrition of the suprarenal gland.

Related to adrenocorticotrophic hormone: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Test, follicle stimulating hormone, Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency

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Synonyms for adrenocorticotrophic hormone

noun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

Synonyms

ACTH
adrenocorticotrophin
adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropin
corticotrophin
corticotropin

Related Words

endocrine
hormone
internal secretion