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Definitions for adrenocorticotropic
əˈdri noʊˌkɔr tɪ koʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk; -ˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪkadreno·cor·ti·cotrop·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. adrenocorticotropic, adrenocorticotrophicadjective

    stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex

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  1. adrenocorticotropicadjective

    That stimulates the adrenal cortex.

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  1. adrenocorticotropic

    Adrenocorticotropic refers to a hormone produced and released by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. Its primary function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol, a stress hormone, by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys. This hormone is also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of adrenocorticotropic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of adrenocorticotropic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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