"adrenocorticotropic hormone" meaning in English

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        "A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones"
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        "(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates the secretion of other hormones"
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          "roman": "cùshènshàngxiànpízhìjīsù",
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          "word": "促肾上腺皮质激素"
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