adrenal cortex

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Noun adrenal cortex has 1 sense

adrenal cortex - the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
--₁ is a kind of cortex; endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
--₁ is a part of adrenal gland, adrenal, suprarenal gland

Definitions from the Web

adrenal cortex (noun): The outer layer of the adrenal gland that produces various hormones.; Related products on Amazon:; Adrenal Cortex Supplement; Adrenal Cortex Extract

adrenal cortex (noun): The popular term used to refer to the adrenal cortex hormones as a whole.; Related products on Amazon:; Adrenal Cortex Support; Adrenal Cortex Complex

adrenal cortex (noun): A local slang term used in certain regions to describe the energy and liveliness of a person.

adrenal cortex (adjective): Referring to or relating to the adrenal cortex.

adrenal cortex (adverb): In a manner characteristic of the adrenal cortex.

adrenal cortex (verb): To stimulate or boost the function of the adrenal cortex.

Sample Sentences:

The adrenal cortex secretes hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
The dedicated adrenal cortex supplements help support healthy adrenal gland function.
When under stress, the body's adrenal cortex extract production may increase.
In traditional medicine, natural herbs are commonly used to promote adrenal cortex support.
He was full of energy and had the adrenal cortex of a lion.
The medical report showed abnormal adrenal cortex activity.

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