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.
The term reflects ancient Greek ideas about directed movement—it literally means the hormone 'turns' the adrenal gland toward action, which is exactly what happens during your fight-or-flight response.
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