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ACTH

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone; corticotrophin) A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that controls secretion of certain hormones (the corticosteroids) by the adrenal glands. Its secretion, controlled by corticotrophin-releasing hormone, occurs in short bursts every few hours and is increased by stress. An analogue of ACTH, tetracosactide, is given by injection to test adrenal function.

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ACTH

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Copyright

ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotrophin) n. a hormone synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland, controlling the secretion of corticosteroid hormones from the adrenal gland. Its release is stimulated by corticotrophin-releasing hormone.

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ACTH

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

ACTH see adrenocorticotropic hormone .

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A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition | 2005 | | Copyright

ACTH See adrenocorticotrophic hormone.

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DAVID A. BENDER. "ACTH." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

DAVID A. BENDER. "ACTH." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-ACTH.html

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ACTH

A Dictionary of Zoology | 1999 | | Copyright

ACTH See ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE.

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ACTH

The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations | 1998 | | Copyright

ACTH Biochem. adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "ACTH." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "ACTH." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O25-ACTH.html

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