1 Transfer data quickly and easily through USB 2.0 at speeds of up to 480Mbs and 52x CD-ROM speeds. 2  Connector: 1 x 4-pin type A male USB 2.0 USB (first end), 1 x 40-pin IDC female IDE (second end).
cortico- or cortic- pref. Cortex: corticotropin. [From Latin cortex, cortic-, bark, rind; see cortex.] cortico- or before a vowel cortic- combining form (Biology) indicating the cortex: corticotrophin. corâ¢tex (ËkÉr tÉks) n., pl. -tiâ¢ces (-tÉËsiz) 1. a. the outer region of a body organ or structure, as the outer portion of the kidney. b. cerebral cortex.
Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid. It regulates glucose, fat, and proteins and helps keep the bodyâs metabolism in check. Cortisol is important in regulating blood pressure. It also plays a role in controlling inflammation, and, by its action on the brain, has an effect on emotion and perception.