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adrenal

[ uh-dreen-l ]

adjective

  1. of or produced by the adrenal glands.
  2. situated near or on the kidneys; suprarenal.


adrenal

/ əˈdriːnəl /

adjective

  1. on or near the kidneys
  2. of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. an adrenal gland
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • ad·renal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adrenal1

1870–75; ad- + Latin rēn- (stem of rēnēs kidneys) + -al 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adrenal1

C19: from ad- (near) + renal
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Example Sentences

Scientists studying the syndrome are particularly interested in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, also called the HPA axis.

A retired endocrinologist urged her to have her adrenal function checked.

From Time

Virgin says this diet might also be problematic for women who are under chronic stress and have adrenal issues.

Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.

What history did you refer to of President Kennedy's adrenal insufficiency?

What would that reaction cause, if anything, if the President had no adrenal insufficiency?

This would not cause severe effects on any organ at all if the adrenal gland were producing enough steroids.

I will not go mad, but I will go into the adrenal syndrome unless I can end this soon.

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