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.
court noun (LAW) B2 [ C usually singular, U ] a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty: Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.