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Adjective
/əˈdrēnl/,
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Of, relating to, or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids,
  1. Of, relating to, or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids

Noun
  1. An adrenal gland

  1. of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
  2. adrenal gland: either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
  3. near the kidneys
  4. (Adrenals) The glands located on the top of the kidneys that are responsible for the production of stress-related hormones, such as cortisol, DHEA, and adrenaline.
  5. a gland located in the abdominal cavity, near the kidney, which is part of the endocrine system.  Responsible for secreting several hormones, including cortisol.
  6. An organ located above the kidneys - it manufactures a natural steroid called cortisol, which is associated with stress.
  7. a gland that affects certain types of hair growth
  8. glands are two walnut-sized glands that sit over the kidneys. They are primarily responsible for governing the body’s adaptation to stress of any kind through the secretion of hormones that maintain homeostasis in the body. ...
  9. endocrine glands that are near (above) each kidney
  10. A small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called suprarenal gland.
  11. Glands: Two glands near the kidneys that produce hormones, including some male sex hormones - the adrenal androgens.