noun
- a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other hormones
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- The doctor ordered a blood test to measure corticotropin levels.
- Corticotropin is released in response to stress.
- High levels of corticotropin can indicate certain medical conditions.
- The pituitary gland produces corticotropin to regulate hormone balance.
- Synthetic corticotropin is sometimes used in medical treatments.
- Corticotropin deficiency can lead to adrenal insufficiency.