ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE
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adrenocorticotropin
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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone.
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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Example Sentences
"Excessive production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone can lead to Cushing's disease."
"The release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone is regulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone."
"A deficiency in adrenocorticotrophic hormone can cause Addison's disease."
"Corticotropin-releasing hormone triggers the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone."
"The production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone can be affected by stress."
