ACTH

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ACTH
TermACTH
Short definitionACTH - A hormone produced in the pituitary gland. ACTH acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control its release of corticosteroid hormones. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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ACTH - A hormone produced in the pituitary gland. ACTH acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control its release of corticosteroid hormones. In times of stress, more ACTH is produced. Also called adrenocorticotropic hormone and corticotropin

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