adrenocortical hormone

n.

Any of the various hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex, especially cortisol, aldosterone, and corticosterone.cortical hormone

Nearby words

adrenergic receptor, adreno-, adrenoceptive, adrenochrome, adrenocortical, adrenocortical hormone, adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenocorticomimetic, adrenocorticosteroid, adrenocorticotrophic, adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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