adrenal cortex

/əˌdrinl ˌkɔrˈtɛks/

Definitions of adrenal cortex

1. noun

   the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
   type of:

   ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

   any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

   cortex

   the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plants or animals