adrenocorticotrophin
|a-dre-no-cor-ti-co-tro-phin|
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/əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtroʊfɪn/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈtrəʊfɪn/
hormone stimulating adrenal cortex
Etymology
'adrenocorticotrophin' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adreno-' meaning 'adrenal', 'cortico-' meaning 'cortex', and 'trophin' meaning 'nourishment'.
'adrenocorticotrophin' was derived from the combination of Greek roots and was adopted into English medical terminology in the 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'a substance that nourishes the adrenal cortex', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Adrenocorticotrophin plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 04:22