| corticotrophin (ˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈtrəʊfɪn) | |
| —n | |
| another name for adrenocorticotrophic hormone See ACTH | |
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| corticotrophin | |
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| a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex [syn: adrenocorticotropic hormone] |