adrenalcortical
|a-dre-nal-cor-ti-cal|
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/əˌdriːnəlˈkɔːrtɪkəl/
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/əˌdriːnəlˈkɔːtɪkəl/
adrenal gland cortex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenalcortical' originates from 'Latin', specifically the words 'adrenal' and 'cortex', where 'adrenal' refers to the adrenal glands and 'cortex' means 'outer layer'.
Historical Evolution
'adrenal' combined with 'cortex' to form the modern English word 'adrenalcortical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the outer layer of the adrenal glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/12 22:51