/ækt/, /ækθ/ (noun) /ˈækt/ (verb)

Definitions

1. noun

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, involved in the regulation of the adrenal glands.

“The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of ACTH in the patient’s body.”

2. verb

To stimulate or regulate (an organ or system) by the action of a hormone such as ACTH.

“The medication was designed to acth the pituitary gland into producing more growth hormone.”