Definition

A substance derived from the adrenal cortex that includes various hormones, particularly cortisone.

Example

The doctor prescribed a cortin to help manage the patient's hormone levels.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cortin?

I think I've read about it, but I'm not sure what it does.

It's an adrenal cortex extract that contains hormones like cortisone.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I didn't realize it had such important functions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'cortin' originates from Latin 'cortex' (meaning bark or outer layer). It refers to a thin layer or covering, often used in botanical contexts to describe the outer layer of certain structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cortex' as the outer layer of a tree's bark, which helps you remember that 'cortin' refers to a thin covering or layer.

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