Adrenocorticotrophic

Pronunciation: /əˌdrinoʊˌkɔrtɪˈkɑtrəfɪk/

Definitions of adrenocorticotrophic

adjective relating to or stimulating the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex

Example Sentences

A1 I heard the doctor mention something about adrenocorticotrophic hormones.

A2 The adrenocorticotrophic test results showed abnormal levels.

B1 The patient was prescribed adrenocorticotrophic medication to regulate hormone levels.

B2 The endocrinologist explained the role of adrenocorticotrophic hormone in the body.

C1 Research on adrenocorticotrophic peptides has led to new treatments for certain conditions.

C2 The study delved into the complex interactions of adrenocorticotrophic factors in the endocrine system.

Examples of adrenocorticotrophic in a Sentence

formal The adrenocorticotrophic hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.

informal The adrenocorticotrophic hormone tells your body to make stress hormones.

slang That adrenocorticotrophic stuff makes your adrenal glands go into overdrive.

figurative Her determination was like an adrenocorticotrophic surge, propelling her through the challenges ahead.

Grammatical Forms of adrenocorticotrophic

• past tense: adrenocorticotrophiced
• plural: adrenocorticotrophics
• comparative: more adrenocorticotrophic
• superlative: most adrenocorticotrophic
• present tense: adrenocorticotrophics
• future tense: will adrenocorticotrophic
• perfect tense: have adrenocorticotrophiced
• continuous tense: is adrenocorticotrophicing
• singular: adrenocorticotrophic
• positive degree: adrenocorticotrophic
• infinitive: to adrenocorticotrophic
• gerund: adrenocorticotrophicing
• participle: adrenocorticotrophiced

Origin and Evolution of adrenocorticotrophic

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'adrenocorticotrophic' originates from the combination of the words 'adreno-' referring to the adrenal glands and 'corticotrophic' referring to stimulating the adrenal cortex.

Evolution of the word: The word 'adrenocorticotrophic' was first used in the medical field to describe a hormone or substance that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids. Over time, the word has become more commonly used in the context of endocrinology and hormone regulation.