adrenocorticotropic hormone

English

Noun

adrenocorticotropic hormone (plural adrenocorticotropic hormones) (Abbreviated as: ACTH)

(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones

Synonyms

corticotropin, corticotrophin

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