adrenocorticotropic hormone
1.
(
noun
) a growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms:
ACTH
,
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
,
adrenocorticotrophin
,
adrenocorticotropin
,
corticotrophin
,
corticotropin
Related Words:
hormone
,
internal secretion
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