adrenocorticotropic_hormone
1. [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms: corticotropin adrenocorticotropin adrenocorticotrophin corticotrophin ACTH adrenocorticotrophic_hormone
Related terms: hormone
Similar spelling:   adrenocorticotrophic_hormone