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Descriptor English:
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Zona Glomerulosa
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Descriptor Spanish:
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zona glomerular
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Zona Glomerulosa
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Synonyms English:
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Adrenal Glomerulosa
Glomerulosa, Adrenal
Glomerulosa, Zona
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Tree Number:
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A06.300.071.140.960
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Definition English:
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The narrow subcapsular outer zone of the adrenal cortex. This zone produces a series of enzymes that convert PREGNENOLONE to ALDOSTERONE. The final steps involve three successive oxidations by CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP11B2. |
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History Note English:
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89
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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23869
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Unique Identifier:
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D015384
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Similar:
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DeCS
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