adenoma of the adrenal cortex

adenoma of the adrenal cortex
adrenocortical adenoma a benign tumor of the adrenal cortex, usually small and unilateral; most types cause endocrine symptoms. See cortisol-producing a., aldosterone-producing a., feminizing tumor, and virilizing tumor.

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