adrenal

[ uh-dreen-l ]

adjective

1. of or produced by the adrenal glands.
2. situated near or on the kidneys; suprarenal.

noun

1. adrenal gland.

adrenal

/ əˈdriːnəl /

adjective

1. on or near the kidneys
2. of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions

noun

1. an adrenal gland

Other Words From

• ad·renal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of adrenal¹

1870–75; ad- + Latin rēn- (stem of rēnēs kidneys) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of adrenal¹

C19: from ad- (near) + renal

Example Sentences

Scientists studying the syndrome are particularly interested in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, also called the HPA axis.

From Popular-Science

A retired endocrinologist urged her to have her adrenal function checked.

From Time

Virgin says this diet might also be problematic for women who are under chronic stress and have adrenal issues.

From The Daily Beast

Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.

From Project Gutenberg

What history did you refer to of President Kennedy's adrenal insufficiency?

From Project Gutenberg

What would that reaction cause, if anything, if the President had no adrenal insufficiency?

From Project Gutenberg

This would not cause severe effects on any organ at all if the adrenal gland were producing enough steroids.

From Project Gutenberg

I will not go mad, but I will go into the adrenal syndrome unless I can end this soon.

From Project Gutenberg