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