adrenal cortex
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Latin 'ad' meaning 'near', 'renes' meaning 'kidneys' and 'cortex' meaning 'outer layer'.
مثال
- The adrenal cortex secretes hormones that have an effect on the body's metabolism.
- The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones.
- The adrenal cortex produces cortisol in response to stress.
ترکیبهای رایج
Adrenal cortex hormones Adrenal cortex insufficiency
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones