1) Acronym for a new drug 2) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone 3) Adrenocorticotrophin 4) Adrenocorticotropic hormone 5) Adrenocorticotropin 6) Arthritis aid 7) Arthritis drug 8) Arthritis med 9) Biologists chat about it 10) Brief pituitary secretion 11) Corticotrophin 12) Corticotropin 13) Cortisone derivative
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adrenocorticotropic hormone.
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A hormone made in the pituitary gland. ACTH acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control its release of corticosteroid hormones. More ACTH is made during times of stress. Also called adrenocorticotropic hormone and corticotropin.
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Synonym for adrenocorticotrophic hormone ... <endocrinology> A peptide hormone that is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoid hormones, which help cells synthesise glucose, catabolize proteins, mobilizefree fatty acids and inhibit inflammation in allergic responses. ... (10 May 199...
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adrenocorticotropic hormone; see corticotropin.
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A hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the adrenal glands. Excessive levels may lead to fertility problems.
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See adrenocorticotrophin.
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Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for adrenocorticotropic hormone (also called corticotropin). Synonyms: corticotropin3
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ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone) or corticotrophin is a polypeptide hormone, secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that stimulates growth of the adrenal gland and the synthesis and secretion of corticosteroids. It is used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, and many other disorders.
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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a polypeptide hormone, produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that stimulates the cortex of adrenal glands. · this substance, extracted from the pituitary glands of hogs and other species, in the form of its white, water-soluble powder, used for the diagnosis of diseases that impair the adrenal glands. Also called
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