corticotrophin

• Hormônio produzido pela hipófise anterior que estimula o córtex das glândulas adrenais a produzir e liberar corticosteroides.

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

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1. Pituitary hormoneC2formalmedical

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

   Hormônio da hipófise

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

   Sinônimosadrenocorticotrophinadrenocorticotropic hormonecorticotropin