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.
royal court - the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state. court. authorities, government, regime - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; the government reduced taxes; the matter was referred to higher authorities. Court of Saint James's - the British royal court.