adrenocorticotropin
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Definition
Noun: 1. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex: Adrenocorticotropin is a peptide hormone that regulates the production and secretion of cortisol and other steroids from the adrenal glands. It is a key component of the body's stress response system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor measured the patient's adrenocorticotropin levels to assess pituitary function.
- A tumor can cause an overproduction of adrenocorticotropin, leading to Cushing's disease.
Advanced Usage
- "ACTH stimulation test": A medical diagnostic procedure that involves administering synthetic adrenocorticotropin to evaluate adrenal gland responsiveness.
- The endocrinologist ordered an ACTH stimulation test to check for adrenal insufficiency.
Variants and Related Words
- ACTH: The common acronym for adrenocorticotropin.
- The lab report listed the ACTH value.
- Corticotropin: A synonym for adrenocorticotropin.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone: The full name of the hormone.
Synonyms
- Corticotropin
- ACTH (acronym)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Related Terms and Context
- Pituitary gland: The endocrine gland that secretes adrenocorticotropin.
- Adrenal cortex: The outer part of the adrenal gland that is stimulated by adrenocorticotropin.
- Cortisol: The primary steroid hormone whose release is triggered by adrenocorticotropin.
Noun
- a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex