adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Definition
- Noun:
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Its primary function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol from the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Doctors measured the patient's adrenocorticotropic hormone levels to assess pituitary function.
- A tumor can cause an overproduction of adrenocorticotropic hormone, leading to Cushing's syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- "ACTH stimulation test": A diagnostic procedure where synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone is administered to evaluate how well the adrenal glands respond by producing cortisol.
- The endocrinologist ordered an ACTH stimulation test.
Variants and Related Words
- ACTH (noun): The common acronym for adrenocorticotropic hormone.
- The lab report showed elevated ACTH.
- Corticotropin (noun): Another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone.
- Adrenocorticotropin (noun): A full synonym for adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Synonyms
- Corticotropin
- Adrenocorticotropin
- ACTH (acronym)
Related Phrases
- ACTH deficiency: A condition characterized by insufficient production of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
- ACTH-dependent: Describing a condition where the cause or maintenance is linked to adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion.
Noun
- a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex