adrenocorticotrophic
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/əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtrɒfɪk/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈtrɒfɪk/
stimulating adrenal cortex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenocorticotrophic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adreno-' meaning 'adrenal', 'cortico-' meaning 'cortex', and '-trophic' meaning 'nourishing or stimulating'.
Historical Evolution
'adrenocorticotrophic' was derived from the combination of Greek roots and was adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stimulating the adrenal cortex', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or stimulating the adrenal cortex.
The adrenocorticotrophic hormone plays a crucial role in stress response.
Synonyms
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