adrenotropic
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a·dre·no·cor·ti·co·tro·pic
, adrenocorticotrophic (ă-drē'nō-kōr'ti-kō-trō'pik, -trō'fik),Stimulating growth of the suprarenal cortex or secretion of its hormones.
Synonym(s): adrenotropic, adrenotrophic
[adrenal cortex + G. trophē, nurture; tropē, a turning]
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adrenotropic
adjective Referring to, or having a predilection for, the adrenal gland, especially the adrenal cortex.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.