Adrenocortical


of, relating to, or produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland.

adrenocortical ad·re·no·cor·ti·cal (ə-drē’nō-kôr’tĭ-kəl)
adj.
of, relating to, or derived from the adrenal cortex.

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  • Adrenocorticomimetic

    adrenocorticomimetic adrenocorticomimetic ad·re·no·cor·ti·co·mi·met·ic (ə-drē’nō-kôr’tĭ-kō-mĭ-mět’ĭk, -mī-) adj. mimicking the function of the adrenal cortex.

  • Adrenocorticosteroid

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  • Adrenocorticotrophic

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