Corticotropin

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɹtiˈkɑtˈɹoʊˈpɪn/

Corticotropin (noun)

  1. A hormone made in the pituitary gland that tells the adrenal glands to release stress-related hormones.
  2. A medicine form of this hormone used in some medical tests to check how adrenal glands respond.

Examples

  • Corticotropin helps the body respond to stress.
  • The body releases corticotropin during stressful situations.