adrenocortical
adj. of or pertaining to the adrenal cortex | ||||
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Adrenocortical Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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adrenocortical
Adjective
1. of or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands
(pertainym) adrenal cortex
Adjective
1. of or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands
(pertainym) adrenal cortex
Adrenocortical Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
adrenocortical
Having to do with or made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones. There is an adrenal gland on top of each kidney.
Having to do with or made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones. There is an adrenal gland on top of each kidney.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
adrenocortical
adjective
referring to the cortex of the adrenal glands
adjective
referring to the cortex of the adrenal glands
Adrenocortical Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Adrenal cortex
Situated along the perimeter of the adrenal gland, the adrenal cortex mediates the stress response through the production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, including aldosterone and cortisol respectively. It is also a secondary site of androgen synthesis.
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