corticotropin
noun
cor·ti·co·tro·pin
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or less commonly corticotrophin \ ˌkȯr-ti-kō-ˈtrō-fən
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Definition of corticotropin
: acth
also
: a preparation of ACTH that is used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatic fever
Examples of corticotropin in a Sentence
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Long Term: To start the HPA axis, the hypothalamus sends corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) to the pituitary gland. — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, "What Science Says About Why You're Stressed and How to Cope," 21 June 2019 And experiments in rats and cultured cells show that corticotropin-releasing hormone, which the body releases in response to stress, also increases neuronal production of CGRP, Russo says. — Emily Underwood, Science | AAAS, "Will antibodies finally put an end to migraines?," 18 May 2018 During abstinence from alcohol, stress neurotransmitters such as corticotropin-releasing factor (FRC) and dynorphin are released. — Jamie Smolen, chicagotribune.com, "How to know when holiday drinking is hurting your brain," 23 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'corticotropin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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