Adrenocorticotropic

/ˌædrənoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtroʊpɪk/ adjective

Relating to or stimulating the production of hormones by the adrenal cortex, especially describing ACTH.

From 'adrenocortico-' + Greek 'tropos' (turning toward, direction), meaning something that directs or influences the adrenal cortex.

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