CORTIN


Meaning of CORTIN in English

ˈkȯrt ə n noun

( -s )

Etymology: cort ex + -in

1. : the active principle of the adrenal cortex now known to consist of several hormones

2. : an aqueous hormone-containing extract of the adrenal cortex — compare corticoid

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