adrenocorticotrophin

• Hormone sécrétée par le lobe antérieur de l'hypophyse qui stimule le cortex des glandes surrénales pour produire et libérer des corticostéroïdes.

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and release corticosteroids.

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1. C2formalmedical

   A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids.

   Adrénocorticotrophine

   • Adrenocorticotrophin is often used in medical tests to assess adrenal function.
   • The doctor prescribed adrenocorticotrophin to treat the patient's adrenal insufficiency.
   • Levels of adrenocorticotrophin can fluctuate in response to stress.

   Synonymesadrenocorticotropic hormonecorticotrophincorticotropin