Medical Diagnostic Tests

noun an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

• Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down fats in the digestive system.
• I heard that lipase is important for digesting fatty foods.
• My doctor told me my lipase levels were off the charts, whatever that means.
• Just like how lipase breaks down fats, we need to break down our problems into smaller pieces to solve them.

noun A type of phosphatase enzyme that works best in an acidic environment

• The activity of acid phosphatase in the blood can indicate certain health conditions.
• My doctor mentioned something about acid phosphatase levels being important for my check-up.
• I have no idea what acid phosphatase is, but apparently it's something to do with blood tests.
• The acid phosphatase of the situation was the key factor in determining the outcome.

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

• The doctor prescribed ACTH for the patient's adrenal insufficiency.
• I have to take my ACTH medication every morning.
• I heard ACTH injections are a pain to deal with.
• ACTH is like a lifesaver for those with certain medical conditions.

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

• The adrenocorticotrophic hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
• The adrenocorticotrophic hormone tells your body to make stress hormones.
• That adrenocorticotrophic stuff makes your adrenal glands go into overdrive.
• Her determination was like an adrenocorticotrophic surge, propelling her through the challenges ahead.

noun a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

adjective relating to or affecting the adrenal cortex and pituitary gland

• The adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.
• The doctor mentioned something about adrenocorticotropic hormone levels being off.
• I heard that adrenocorticotropic stuff can mess with your stress levels.
• His speech was like an adrenocorticotropic injection, energizing the audience.