adrenal

 
Pronunciation: /əˈdriːn(ə)l/

adjective

  • relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region ( adrenal medulla) secreting adrenalin and noradrenaline, and an outer region ( adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids: adrenal function was normal in this group of patients

noun

(usually adrenals)
  • an adrenal gland.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ad- + renal