Meaning of ACTH
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[n] a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex |
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ACTH is a 4 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin |
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| | See Also: | | hormone, internal secretion | |
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| | Definition: | | A peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoid hormones, which help cells synthesize glucose, catabolize proteins, mobilize free fatty acids, and inhibit inflammation in allergic responses. |
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