adrenocorticotropic
Adjective 1. Relating to or stimulating the adrenal cortex: Describes something (typically a hormone) that targets, influences, or activates the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal glands.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term. It is most commonly used to describe the hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which is produced by the pituitary gland. - Adrenocorticotropic activity is crucial for the body's stress response. - The doctor explained the role of the adrenocorticotropic hormone in regulating cortisol.
- The primary substance in the body is ACTH.
- Researchers are studying new factors.
- A malfunction in the pituitary gland can disrupt signaling.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): The specific hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroids.
- The patient's blood test measured adrenocorticotropic hormone levels.
- Adrenocorticotrophic: An alternate spelling with the same meaning.
- Corticotropin: Another name for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
- Corticotropic: Having a stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex (essentially synonymous).
- Adrenocortical stimulant: A descriptive phrase for something with an adrenocorticotropic effect.
This word is a compound formed from: - Adreno- (referring to the adrenal glands) - Cortico- (referring to the cortex, or outer layer) - -tropic (meaning "turning toward," "changing," or "influencing")
It is almost exclusively used in technical contexts such as endocrinology, physiology, and medicine.
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stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex
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