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cor·tin

 (kôr′tn)
n.
An extract of the adrenal cortex containing a mixture of hormones.
[cort(ex) + -in.]
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cortin

(ˈkɔːtɪn)
n
an adrenal cortex extract containing cortisone and other hormones
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