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- \-ˈtrō-pən\
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- US Pronunciation
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- \-ˈtrō-pən\
Definitions of adrenocorticotropin word
- abbreviation ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN ACTH. 1
- noun adrenocorticotropin An adrenocorticotropic hormone that is a polypeptide secreted by the anterior pituitary. 1
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Origin of adrenocorticotropin
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; a(dreno)c(ortico)t(ropic) h(ormone)
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Parts of speech for Adrenocorticotropin
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adrenocorticotropin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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