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Abnormality of circulating adrenocorticotropin level
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An abnormal concentration of corticotropin in the blood. [ ]
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Abnormality of circulating adrenocorticotropin level
Synonyms
- Abnormality of circulating corticotropin level
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland comprising 39 amino acid residues coupled in a linear sequence. . It is a component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and stimulates increased production and release of corticosteroids and cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
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peter
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2011-03-10T07:46:59Z
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Abnormality of circulating adrenocorticotropin level, Abnormality of circulating ACTH level, Abnormality of circulating adrenocorticotropic hormone level
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HP:0011043
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- has_part some (
concentration of and
inheres in some (
corticotropin and
part of some blood) and
has modifier some abnormal)