NIH MeSH · D000182Diseases
ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic
Also known asEctopic ACTH Syndrome · ACTH Syndromes, Ectopic · Ectopic ACTH Syndromes · Syndrome, Ectopic ACTH · Syndromes, Ectopic ACTH
Definition
Symptom complex due to ACTH production by non-pituitary neoplasms.
MeSH classification
- C04.730.713.317
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What does ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic mean in medicine?
Symptom complex due to ACTH production by non-pituitary neoplasms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic known by any other names?
Yes. ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic is also referred to as Ectopic ACTH Syndrome, ACTH Syndromes, Ectopic, Ectopic ACTH Syndromes, Syndrome, Ectopic ACTH in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic sit in the medical classification?
ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.730.713.317). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000182) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗