a. a combining form signifying cortex. [ PJC ]
adj. (Med.) passing toward the cerebral cortex; -- of nerves and nerve impulses.
adj. (Med.) directed from the cerebral cortex; -- of nerves and nerve impulses.
adj. same as corticoefferent;
adj. of or relating to the cortex and the hypothalamus. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. a steroid compound produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic analog of such a compound.
a. [ L. corticosus. ] Abounding in bark; resembling bark; barky. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a steroid compound produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic analog of such a compound.
n. any of several steroid compounds secreted by the adrenal cortex; they are involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body. [ WordNet 1.5 ]