| corticotroph | A cell of the adenohypophysis that produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). (05 Mar 2000) |
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| corticotrophic adenoma | <oncology, tumour> ACTH-secreting tumour, posterior lobe of the pituitary (central location), usually less than 5mm. See: Cushing disease, pituitary adenoma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| corticotrophin | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| corticotrophin releasing factor | adrenocorticotrophin |