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.
Courtâ²-marâ²tial, a court held by officers of the army or navy for the trial of offences against military or naval laws:âpl. Courtsâ²-marâ²tial; one improvised in time of war round an upturned drum for summary judgment is a Drumhead court-martial; Courtâ²-plasâ²ter, sticking-plaster made of silk, originally applied as patches on the face by ladies at court; Courtâ²-roll, the record of a court of justice; Courtâ²ship, courtly behaviour: the act of wooing with intention to marry ...