ACTH
Definition
- Noun:
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex: ACTH is a substance secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain, which travels through the bloodstream to signal the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) to release other hormones, particularly cortisol.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor measured the patient's ACTH levels to diagnose the endocrine disorder.
- A tumor can cause an overproduction of ACTH, leading to Cushing's syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- "ACTH stimulation test": A medical diagnostic procedure where synthetic ACTH is administered to assess how well the adrenal glands respond.
- The endocrinologist ordered an ACTH stimulation test to evaluate adrenal function.
Variants and Related Words
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (n): The full scientific name for ACTH.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone is essential for the body's stress response.
- Corticotropin (n): Another synonym for ACTH.
- The medication contains synthetic corticotropin.
Synonyms
- Adrenocorticotropin: A technical synonym for ACTH.
- Corticotropin: An alternative name for the same hormone.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Pituitary gland: The gland that produces ACTH.
- Adrenal cortex: The part of the adrenal gland that ACTH acts upon.
- Cortisol: A primary hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to ACTH.
Noun
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a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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