corticotropin
/ˌkɔːrtɪkəˈtroʊpɪn/
noun
- Another name for corticotrophin; a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands.
- A corticotropin stimulation test helps check how well the adrenal glands work.
- The body releases corticotropin during times of physical or emotional stress.
- Corticotropin is often abbreviated as ACTH in medical charts.
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