Adrenal Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 19th century: from ad-+ renal

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting adrenaline and noradrenaline, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids

Short Definition:

of pair of ductless glands situated above kidneys

Examples:

• adrenal function was normal in this group of patients

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an adrenal gland.

Short Definition:

adrenal gland