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English noun: adrenocorticotropic hormone

1. adrenocorticotropic hormone (body) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex


SynonymsACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin


Broader (hypernym)endocrine, hormone, internal secretion









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