adrenocorticotropic hormone

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (plural adrenocorticotropic hormones, abbreviation ACTH)

  1. (biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones
    Synonyms: corticotropin, corticotrophin

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