Adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth) or corticotropin.
adrenocorticotropin
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Synonyms: adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin
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