Acth

Pronunciation: /ækθ/

Definitions of acth

noun ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

Example Sentences

A1 ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

A2 Doctors may test for ACTH levels to diagnose certain medical conditions.

B1 The ACTH test measures the amount of adrenocorticotropic hormone in the blood.

B2 ACTH plays a key role in regulating the body's response to stress.

C1 Disorders of the pituitary gland can affect the production of ACTH.

C2 ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol in times of stress.

Examples of acth in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed ACTH for the patient's adrenal insufficiency.

informal I have to take my ACTH medication every morning.

slang I heard ACTH injections are a pain to deal with.

figurative ACTH is like a lifesaver for those with certain medical conditions.

Grammatical Forms of acth

• past tense: acted
• plural: acths
• comparative: more acth
• superlative: most acth
• present tense: acts
• future tense: will acth
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: acth
• positive degree: acth
• infinitive: to acth
• gerund: acting
• participle: acted

Origin and Evolution of acth

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ACTH' is an acronym for Adrenocorticotropic hormone, which is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of endocrinology to describe a specific hormone, 'ACTH' has since become a common term in medical and scientific literature to refer to this particular hormone.