cortex of suprarenal gland
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cortex of suprarenal gland
[TA]the outer part of the adrenal gland, consisting of three zones from without inward: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis; this part of the adrenal cortex yields steroid hormones such as corticosterone, deoxycorticosterone, and estrone.
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cor·tex of su·pra·re·nal gland
(kōrteks sūpră-rēnăl gland) [TA]The outer part of the suprarenal gland.
Synonym(s): adrenal cortex.
Synonym(s): adrenal cortex.
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