noun
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
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Adrenocorticotrophin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
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I heard that adrenocorticotrophin is responsible for regulating stress in the body.
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Some people call adrenocorticotrophin the 'stress hormone'.
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In times of high pressure, it's like adrenocorticotrophin kicks into overdrive to keep us going.