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ADRENAL CORTEX

\ɐdɹˈiːnə͡l kˈɔːtɛks], \ɐdɹˈiːnə‍l kˈɔːtɛks], \ɐ_d_ɹ_ˈiː_n_əl k_ˈɔː_t_ɛ_k_s]\

Definitions of ADRENAL CORTEX

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the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The outer layer of the adrenal gland. It secretes mineralocorticoids, androgens, and glucocorticoids.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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