CORTICOTROPIN
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Corticotropin.
Corticotropin - as a noun
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acthadrenocorticotrophic hormoneadrenocorticotrophinadrenocorticotropic hormoneadrenocorticotropincorticotrophin23Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed corticotropin injections to treat the patient's adrenal insufficiency."
"The increased secretion of corticotropin is a response to stress or trauma."
"Corticotropin-releasing hormone triggers the release of corticotropin from the pituitary gland."
"The corticotropin level in the patient's blood was elevated, indicating a potential adrenal disorder."
"Excessive corticotropin production can lead to Cushing's syndrome."
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CORTICOTROPIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
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