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Definition of Corticotrophin
1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Definition of Corticotrophin
1. Noun. (hormone) adrenocorticotropic hormone ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Corticotrophin
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Medical Definition of Corticotrophin
1. adrenocorticotropic hormone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corticotrophin
Literary usage of Corticotrophin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"157, 163 secretion, melatonin and serotonin effects on (rat adrenal slices), 157,
103 corticotrophin releasing factor distribution in ..."
2. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"On the 34th day postpartum the condition of the animal was unchanged and
corticotrophin 160 IU was given. This resulted in an increase in plasma ..."
3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"... in vitro have shown that both acetylcholine and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
stimulate the secretion of bioactive corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF). ..."
4. Stress, Gender, and Alcohol-Seeking Behavior edited by Walter A. Hunt, Sam Zakhari (1996)
"Morimoto, A.; Nakamori, T.; Morimoto, K.; Tan, N.; and Murakami, N. The central
role of corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF^1) in psychological stress in ..."
5. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Institute of Medicine (U. S.), Fnb, High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2006)
"... anorexia appears to involve corticotrophin releasing factor and neurotensin
in the lateral hypothalamus (Watts, 1999). Brain stem mechanisms are also ..."
6. Health Consequences of Smoking: Nicotine Addiction a Report of the Surgeon by C. Everett Koop, M.D., DIANE Publishing Company (1988)
"HILLHOUSE, EW, BURDEN, J., JONES, MT The effect of various putative neurotransmitters
on the release of corticotrophin releasing hormone from the ..."
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