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  • acth

    adrenocorticotrophic hormone; a polypeptide hormone, secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that stimulates growth of the adrenal gland and the synthesis and secretion of corticosteroids. It is used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, and many other disorders

  • endocrine gland

    anatomy: hormone-secreting gland

  • exocrine gland

    any gland, such as a salivary or sweat gland, that secretes its products through a duct onto an epithelial surface

  • mineralocorticoid

    Biochemistry. any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, synthesized by the adrenal cortex, that regulate the excretion or reabsorption of sodium and potassium by the kidneys, salivary glands, and sweat glands.

  • salivary gland

    any of several glands, as the submaxillary glands, that secrete saliva.

  • acne

    If someone has acne, they have a skin condition which causes a lot of spots on their face and neck.
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