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corticotrophinenUK
cor·ti·co·tro·pin C0665300 (kôr′tĭ-kō-trō′pən) also cor·ti·co·tro·phin (-trō′fĭn)n. See ACTH.
[cortico- + -tropin.]corticotrophin (ˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈtrəʊfɪn) or corticotropinn (Biochemistry) another name for adrenocorticotrophic hormone See ACTHThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  corticotrophin - a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortexACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, 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 |
EncyclopediaSeecorticotropincorticotrophinenUK
corticotropin [kor″tĭ-ko-tro´pin] 1. a hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland to secrete its hormones, including corticosterone. If production of corticotropin falls below normal, the adrenal cortex decreases in size, and production of the cortical hormones declines.2. a pharmaceutical preparation of animal-derived corticotropin, administered intravenously for diagnostic testing of adrenocortical function and subcutaneously or intramuscularly, in a slowly absorbed gel form (repository corticotropin), as an anticonvulsant for treating infantile spasms. Called also adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), adrenocorticotropin, and corticotrophin.corticotrophin Corticotropin, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), a hormone produced by the PITUITARY GLAND which stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete steroids in response to stress.corticotrophin See ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE.Adrenocorticotropin (corticotrophin)A hormone that acts on cells of the adrenal cortex, causing them to produce male sex hormones and hormones that control water and mineral balance in the body.Mentioned in: Pituitary DwarfismcorticotrophinenUK
Synonyms for corticotrophinnoun a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortexSynonyms- ACTH
- adrenocorticotrophic hormone
- adrenocorticotrophin
- adrenocorticotropic hormone
- adrenocorticotropin
- corticotropin
Related Words- endocrine
- hormone
- internal secretion
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