adrenal cortex

outer layer of the adrenal glands

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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Adrenal cortex n. The outer part of the adrenal gland, consisting of the zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata, and the zona reticularis and [more]Adrenal cortex - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
(hypernym) cortex
(part-holonym) adrenal gland, adrenal, suprarenal gland

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