Adrenocorticotropin (Noun)
Meaning
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The release of adrenocorticotropin from the anterior pituitary gland triggers the production of cortisol in the adrenal cortex.
- Adrenocorticotropin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress by stimulating the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the patient's adrenocorticotropin levels to diagnose a potential adrenal gland disorder.
- Adrenocorticotropin is often used as a medication to treat conditions such as adrenal insufficiency and infantile spasms.
- The endocrinologist explained to the patient that the tumor on her pituitary gland was causing an overproduction of adrenocorticotropin, leading to Cushing's syndrome.
Synonyms
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophin
- Corticotropin
- Corticotrophin
- ACTH