Corticotrophs (also known as Corticotroph, Pituitary ACTH-Secreting Cells): Anterior pituitary cells that produce ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE.

NIH MeSH · D052680Anatomy

Corticotrophs

Also known asCorticotroph · Pituitary ACTH-Secreting Cells · ACTH-Secreting Cell, Pituitary · ACTH-Secreting Cells, Pituitary · Pituitary ACTH-Secreting Cell · Pituitary ACTH Secreting Cells · Pituitary ACTH-Producing Cells · ACTH-Producing Cell, Pituitary · ACTH-Producing Cells, Pituitary · Pituitary ACTH-Producing Cell · Pituitary ACTH Producing Cells · Pituitary Adrenocorticotropin-Secreting Cells

Definition

Anterior pituitary cells that produce ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE.

MeSH classification

  • A06.300.747.500.500
  • A06.688.357.750.500.500
  • A08.186.211.180.497.352.435.500.500.500
  • A08.186.211.200.317.357.352.435.500.500.500
  • A08.713.357.750.500.500
  • A11.382.500
  • A11.436.267

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Common questions about Corticotrophs

What does Corticotrophs mean in medicine?
Anterior pituitary cells that produce ADRENOCORTICOTROPHIC HORMONE. 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 Corticotrophs known by any other names?
Yes. Corticotrophs is also referred to as Corticotroph, Pituitary ACTH-Secreting Cells, ACTH-Secreting Cell, Pituitary, ACTH-Secreting Cells, Pituitary 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 Corticotrophs sit in the medical classification?
Corticotrophs falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A06.300.747.500.500, A06.688.357.750.500.500, A08.186.211.180.497.352.435.500.500.500). 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 (D052680) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗