Definition that contains adrenal cortex
- cortisone a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
- acth a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
- glucocorticoid a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
- corticoid a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
- adrenocorticotropic hormone a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
- cortone acetate a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
- adrenocorticotropin a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
- corticosteroid a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
- adrenocorticotropic stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex
- corticotrophin a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex