Describing a hormone or substance that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and release hormones.
From 'adrenocortico-' + Greek 'trophos' (nourishing) or 'tropein' (to turn toward), meaning 'that which stimulates growth.'
The pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) to tell your adrenal glands to produce cortisol—it's part of a critical feedback loop that manages your entire stress response.
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