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adrenal

Syllabification: (ad·re·nal)
Pronunciation: /əˈdrēnl/

Definition of adrenal

adjective

  • 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

(usually adrenals)
  • an adrenal gland.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ad- + renal

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