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Zona
Zona (pronounced: /ˈzoʊnə/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a belt-like region in the body or a part of an organ. The term is derived from the Latin word 'zona' which means 'belt' or 'girdle'.
Etymology
The term 'Zona' is derived from the Latin word 'zona', which means 'belt' or 'girdle'. It is used in the medical field to describe a belt-like region in the body or a part of an organ.
Related Terms
- Zona pellucida: A glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of mammalian oocytes.
- Zona glomerulosa: The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, the source of mineralocorticoids, primarily aldosterone.
- Zona fasciculata: The middle and also the widest zone of the adrenal cortex, lying internal to the zona glomerulosa.
- Zona reticularis: The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex, lying deep to the zona fasciculata and adjacent to the adrenal medulla.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zona
- Wikipedia's article - Zona
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