corticotropic

adjective

cor·​ti·​co·​tro·​pic -ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce corticotropic (audio)
variants also corticotrophic
: influencing or stimulating the adrenal cortex
corticotropic activity of synthetic human ACTH

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“Corticotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/corticotropic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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