suprarenal

[ soo-pruh-reen-l ]

adjective

1. situated above or on the kidney.

noun

1. a suprarenal part, especially the adrenal gland.

suprarenal

/ ˌsjuː-; ˌsuːprəˈriːnəl /

adjective

1. anatomy situated above a kidney

Word History and Origins

Origin of suprarenal¹

From the New Latin word suprārēnālis, dating back to 1820–30. See supra-, renal

Word History and Origins

Origin of suprarenal¹

C19: from New Latin suprārēnālis. See supra- , renal

Example Sentences

The colloid metamorphosis of cells is also to be found in the epithelium of mucous membranes and their glands, in the prostate, suprarenal capsule, sebaceous glands of the skin, and in the cells of certain tumors.

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Other organs which may sometimes be affected are the lymphatic glands, pancreas, suprarenal capsules, omentum, uterus, bladder, prostate gland, heart, and thyroid body.

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This is a rare affection, described by Addison, an English physician, some fifty years ago, which develops in individuals whose suprarenal capsules are degenerated.

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The suprarenal capsules are little bodies of half-moon shape which lie above the kidneys.

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Suprarenal, sū-pra-rē′nal, adj. situated above the kidneys.

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