| 单词 | adrenal cortex |
| 释义 | > as lemmasadrenal cortex adrenal cortex n. the outer region of the adrenal gland, which is composed of cells of mesodermal origin that synthesize and secrete steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids (including cortisol), and androgens. ΚΠ 1893 Amer. Jrnl. Med. Sci. 106 388 Klebs has claimed that following irritation a chromogenic body is stored in the adrenal cortex in increased amount. 1952 Times 5 Sept. 9/4 With continuous œstrogen treatment a reaction quickly set in, that was apparently due to some stimulus to the adrenal cortex. 2008 J. Forleo Health is Simple 172 Amazingly enough, the adrenal cortex is capable of making all the steroid hormones that are made in the body. < as lemmas |
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