Noun: corticotrophin ,kor-ti-kow'trow-fin
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
"The blood test showed elevated levels of corticotrophin";
- adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin
Derived forms: corticotrophins
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Corticotrophin