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.
Synonym(s): cortex glandulae suprarenalis [TA], adrenal cortex, suprarenal cortex

cor·tex of su·pra·re·nal gland

(kōrteks sūpră-rēnăl gland) [TA]
The outer part of the suprarenal gland.
Synonym(s): adrenal cortex.
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