adrenocorticotropic hormones
adrenocorticotropic hormones is the plural of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Meaning of adrenocorticotropic hormone
Noun
adrenocorticotropic hormone (plural adrenocorticotropic hormones, abbreviation ACTH)
- A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones
- Synonyms:
- corticotropin, corticotrophin
Questions about adrenocorticotropic hormones
- What is adrenocorticotropic hormones the plural of?
- Adrenocorticotropic hormones is the plural of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
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