1. The cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
   "The adrenal cortex produces hormones essential for stress response and metabolism"

Derived forms: adrenal cortices

Type of: cortex, ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

Part of: adrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal gland

Encyclopedia: Adrenal cortex