zona glomerulosa; glomerular zone
Anatomical term for the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, which produces mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone.
The zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone.
Compound of 球状 (spherical) and 帯 (zone, band), referring to the spherical arrangement of cells in this layer of the adrenal cortex.