Definition of Adrenal cortex

1. Noun. The cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones.

Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland, Cortex
Group relationships: Adrenal, Adrenal Gland, Suprarenal Gland

Medical Definition of Adrenal cortex

1. This is the outer portion of the fattyacids and inhibit inflammation in allergic responses. Mineralocortoids regulate the levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium in the blood. (06 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adrenal Cortex

adrenalitis
adrenalized
adrenally
adrenalone
adrenalopathy
adrenals
adrenal adenoma
adrenal androgen
adrenal androgen-stimulating hormone
adrenal angiography
adrenal apoplexy
adrenal body
adrenal calcification
adrenal capsule
adrenal cortex (current term)
adrenal cortex (current term)
adrenal cortex injection
adrenal cortical carcinomas
adrenal cortical steroid
adrenal cortical syndrome
adrenal crisis
adrenal cyst
adrenal gland
adrenal gland
adrenal gland hypofunction
adrenal gland insufficiency
adrenal gland tumour
adrenal haemorrhage
adrenal hermaphroditism
adrenal hyperplasia

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