Definition of Adrenal gland

1. Noun. Either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney.

Exact synonyms: Adrenal, Suprarenal Gland
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Group relationships: Kidney
Terms within: Adrenal Cortex, Adrenal Medulla
Derivative terms: Adrenal

Medical Definition of Adrenal gland

1. This gland is found above each kidney and it made up of an outer wall (cortex) that secretes important steroid hormones and an inner portion (medulla) that produces adrenaline (adrenaline) and noradrenaline (noradrenaline). The hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, the way the body uses food, and other vital functions. (25 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adrenal Gland

adrenal androgen-stimulating hormone
adrenal angiography
adrenal apoplexy
adrenal body
adrenal calcification
adrenal capsule
adrenal cortex
adrenal cortex
adrenal cortex injection
adrenal cortical carcinomas
adrenal cortical steroid
adrenal cortical syndrome
adrenal crisis
adrenal cyst
adrenal gland (current term)
adrenal gland (current term)
adrenal gland hypofunction
adrenal gland insufficiency
adrenal gland tumour
adrenal haemorrhage
adrenal hermaphroditism
adrenal hyperplasia
adrenal hypertension
adrenal imaging
adrenal insufficiency
adrenal leukodystrophy
adrenal mass
adrenal medulla
adrenal medulla
adrenal medullary imaging

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