Zona Fasciculata [zona fasciculata]

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Adrenal Fasciculata

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Definition

The wide middle zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to cortisol (HYDROCORTISONE) via 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE.

DUI
D015383 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0023699
Previous indexing
Adrenal Cortex (1975-1988); Adrenal Glands (1966-1988)
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