Which term describes increased development of the adrenal cortex?

Which term describes increased development of the adrenal cortex?

• A. Ambidextrous
• B. Adrenocorticohyperplasia
• C. Albuminuria
• D. Adrenalectomy

Answer: (B)

In medical terms, hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells, leading to tissue or organ enlargement. When this growth involves the adrenal cortex, the term combines adreno-/adrenal (relating to the adrenal gland) with cortic/o (cortex) and hyperplasia (increased development). Put together, adrenocorticohyperplasia literally describes increased development of the adrenal cortex. The other terms don’t fit because they describe completely different things: ambidextrous refers to using both hands with equal skill; albuminuria means albumin in the urine (a kidney issue); adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of the adrenal gland.

In medical terms, hyperplasia means an increase in the number of cells, leading to tissue or organ enlargement. When this growth involves the adrenal cortex, the term combines adreno-/adrenal (relating to the adrenal gland) with cortic/o (cortex) and hyperplasia (increased development). Put together, adrenocorticohyperplasia literally describes increased development of the adrenal cortex.

The other terms don’t fit because they describe completely different things: ambidextrous refers to using both hands with equal skill; albuminuria means albumin in the urine (a kidney issue); adrenalectomy is the surgical removal of the adrenal gland.