acth

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Definition of acth in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) Adrenokortikotrop hormon kelimeleri için kullanılan kısaltma

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Definition of acth in English English dictionary

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which stimulates steroid production by the cortex of the adrenal glands (Physiology)

in full adrenocorticotropic hormone Polypeptide hormone made in the pituitary gland. It regulates the activity of part of the adrenal cortex (see adrenal glands), the production site of important steroid hormones that affect electrolyte and water balance and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. ACTH is found in vertebrates (except jawless fishes); in mammals it contains 39 amino acids. Overproduction of ACTH is one cause of Cushing syndrome

Etymology

[ "A-(")sE-(")tE-'Ach ] (noun.) 1944. adrenocorticotropic hormone.