adrenotrophin
|a-dre-no-tro-phin|
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/əˌdriːnoʊˈtroʊfɪn/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˈtrəʊfɪn/
adrenal stimulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenotrophin' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adreno-' meaning 'adrenal' and 'trophin' meaning 'nourishment or stimulation'.
Historical Evolution
'adreno-' combined with '-trophin' to form the modern English word 'adrenotrophin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stimulation of the adrenal glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands.
Adrenotrophin plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 05:51