acth
IPA: ˈækθ
Root Word: ACTH
noun
- (endocrinology, biochemistry) Initialism of adrenocorticotropic hormone. [(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones]
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Examples of "acth" in Sentences
- ACTH plasma test plus cortisol stimulation.
- The exact dose of ACTH remains a matter of debate.
- ACTH will be high either at the top or above range.
- ACTH elevation causes the adrenal cortex to release cortisol.
- ACTH is also related to the circadian rhythm in many organisms.
- ACTH stimulates uptake of cholesterol and synthesis of pregnenolone.
- ACTH stimulation testing is not recommended to confirm the diagnosis.
- Binding of the receptor by ACTH stimulates the production of cortisol.
- Ectopic ACTH syndrome can be cure by destroying all ACTH cancer tissue.
- Its secretion is regulated by the hormone ACTH from the anterior pituitary.
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