adrenocorticotropic hormone

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (plural adrenocorticotropic hormones)

  1. (biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones
    Synonym: (abbreviation) ACTH

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