adrenocorticotropic
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/əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtrɒpɪk/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk/
stimulating adrenal cortex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenocorticotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'adreno-' meaning 'adrenal', 'cortico-' meaning 'cortex', and '-tropic' meaning 'turning towards'.
Historical Evolution
'adrenocorticotropic' was formed in the early 20th century as a scientific term to describe hormones affecting the adrenal cortex.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stimulating the adrenal cortex', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or stimulating the adrenal cortex.
The adrenocorticotropic hormone plays a crucial role in stress response.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 04:36