adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdrinoʊˌkɔrtɪkoʊˈtrɒpɪk ˈhɔrmoʊn, əˈdrinoʊˌkɔrtɪkoʊˈtroʊpɪk ˈhɔrmoʊn/Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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Adrenocorticotrophic /adre·no·cor·ti·co·tro·phic/ adrenocorticotropic. adrenocorticotrophic adrenocorticotropic; corticotropic. [more]Adrenocorticotrophic hormone - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
(synonym) adrenocorticotropic hormone, ACTH, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin
(hypernym) hormone, endocrine, internal secretion

noun
corticotrophin, a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, which makes the cortex of the adrenal glands produce corticosteroids

= ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE

ORMONE ADRENOCORTICOTROPO