ACTH: abbreviation of: adrenocorticotropic hormone
More information on medical condition: ACTH - Teratogenic Agent:
ACTH: A hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland and regulates hormone, primarily cortisol, secreted by the adrenal gland.(NCI)
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ACTH: Another name for ACTH - Teratogenic Agent.
ACTH (condition): Experimental studies on mice indicate that the use of ACTH during pregnancy may cause various harmful effects on the fetus. The likelihood and severity of symptoms may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at. The effect on human fetuses has not been conclusively determined.
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