cortin

noun

cor·​tin ˈkȯrt-ᵊn How to pronounce cortin (audio)
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

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“Cortin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cortin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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