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Adrenocorticotropic

Definition:

Adrenocorticotropic, commonly abbreviated as ACTH, refers to a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands, which helps the body respond to stress.

Examples:

As an adjective:

- The adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates the production of cortisol in the body.

- The patient had an abnormally high level of adrenocorticotropic hormone in their blood.

As a noun:

- The doctor prescribed an adrenocorticotropic medication to regulate the patient's cortisol levels.

- The research team discovered the mechanism behind the release of adrenocorticotropic in response to stress.

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