adrenocortical

adj. of or pertaining to the 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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Adjective
1. of or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands
(pertainym) adrenal cortex

adjective
referring to the cortex of the adrenal glands

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.