adrenocorticotropic hormone or adrenocorticotrophic hormone
n.
ACTH.
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| adrenocorticotropic hormone (ə-drē'nō-kôr'tĭ-kō-trŏp'ĭk, -trō'pĭk) Pronunciation Key
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol and other steroid hormones. |