The adrenal cortex is essential for life, as opposed to the adrenal medulla which is important but not indispensable. 1  The anterior pituitary controls the adrenal cortex by secreting the hormone ACTH. All of the secretions of the adrenal cortex are known as steroids, many of which can now be manufactured synthetically.
royal court - the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince. court. entourage, retinue, cortege, suite - the group following and attending to some important person.
Full Definition of KANGAROO COURT. 1. : a mock court in which the principles of law and justice are disregarded or perverted. 2. : a court characterized by irresponsible, unauthorized, or irregular status or procedures.3. : judgment or punishment given outside of legal procedure.See kangaroo court defined for English-language learners.See kangaroo court defined for kids. a court characterized by irresponsible, unauthorized, or irregular status or procedures. 3. : judgment or punishment given outside of legal procedure. See kangaroo court defined for English-language learners.