Meaning of ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE

Pronunciation:			u'dreenow`kortukow'trâfik 'hormown
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
	Synonyms:		ACTH, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin
	See Also:		hormone, internal secretion
Biology Dictionary
	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.