(biochemistry, endocrinology) Synonym of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Used in a Sentence
corticotropin
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for corticotropin.
Editorial note
The light-sensitive supraoptic part of your brain directly triggers your hypothalamums to release more or less corticotropin-releasing hormone.
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Quick take
(biochemistry, endocrinology) Synonym of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for corticotropin.
noun
(biochemistry, endocrinology) Synonym of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
See also: adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, adrenocorticotrophin, acth
Example sentences
The light-sensitive supraoptic part of your brain directly triggers your hypothalamums to release more or less corticotropin-releasing hormone.
We discovered a new pathway within the reward circuit that expresses a molecule called corticotropin-releasing hormone that controls our responses to stress.
Of particular interest is corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) which, along with vasopressin, activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, or HPA, axis -- the physiological mechanism of fight-or-flight.
(Thus, sweating, lactation, crying, uncalcified placenta vs egg, etc.) So the brain keeps pumping out vasopressin (in response to dehydration-induced corticotropin-releasing factor).
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use corticotropin in a sentence?
The light-sensitive supraoptic part of your brain directly triggers your hypothalamums to release more or less corticotropin-releasing hormone.
What does corticotropin mean?
(biochemistry, endocrinology) Synonym of adrenocorticotropic hormone.
What part of speech is corticotropin?
corticotropin is commonly used as noun.