Adrenocorticotrophin

Pronunciation: /əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪˈkoʊtrəfɪn/

Definitions of adrenocorticotrophin

noun a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

Example Sentences

A1 Adrenocorticotrophin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

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

B1 The production of adrenocorticotrophin can be influenced by stress and other factors.

B2 Adrenocorticotrophin stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

C1 Research has shown a correlation between adrenocorticotrophin levels and certain diseases.

C2 The regulation of adrenocorticotrophin secretion is complex and involves multiple feedback mechanisms.

Examples of adrenocorticotrophin in a Sentence

formal Adrenocorticotrophin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

informal I heard that adrenocorticotrophin is responsible for regulating stress in the body.

slang Some people call adrenocorticotrophin the 'stress hormone'.

figurative In times of high pressure, it's like adrenocorticotrophin kicks into overdrive to keep us going.

Grammatical Forms of adrenocorticotrophin

• plural: adrenocorticotrophins
• comparative: more adrenocorticotrophin
• superlative: most adrenocorticotrophin
• present tense: adrenocorticotrophin
• future tense: will adrenocorticotrophin
• perfect tense: has adrenocorticotrophin
• continuous tense: is adrenocorticotrophining
• singular: adrenocorticotrophin
• positive degree: adrenocorticotrophin
• infinitive: to adrenocorticotrophin
• gerund: adrenocorticotrophining
• participle: adrenocorticotrophined

Origin and Evolution of adrenocorticotrophin

First Known Use: 1949 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adrenocorticotrophin' originated from a combination of Latin and Greek roots.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex, the word has evolved to be more commonly known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in modern medical terminology.