adrenocorticotropin
An adrenocorticotropic hormone that is a polypeptide secreted by the anterior pituitaryAn adrenocorticotropic hormone that is a polypeptide secreted by the anterior pituitary
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An adrenocorticotropic hormone that is a polypeptide secreted by the anterior pituitary
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
Translations
1 languagesSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex:adrenocorticotropic hormoneadrenocorticotrophic hormoneACTHadrenocorticotrophincorticotropincorticotrophin
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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