Noun: adrenocorticotropin
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
"The blood test showed elevated levels of adrenocorticotropin";
- adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin
Derived forms: adrenocorticotropins
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Adrenocorticotropin