adrenal

[uh-dreen-l]

adjective

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

noun

adrenal gland.

Origin of adrenal

1870–75; ad- + Latin rēn- (stem of rēnēs kidneys) + -al¹

Related formsad·re·nal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for adrenal

Contemporary Examples of adrenal

Virgin says this diet might also be problematic for women who are under chronic stress and have adrenal issues.
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March 6, 2014

Historical Examples of adrenal

Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.
The Analysis of Mind
Bertrand Russell
It is valuable in this connection to compare the adrenal in scurvy with that of beriberi.
Scurvy Past and Present
Alfred Fabian Hess
This substance was recovered by them from the cortex of the adrenal gland.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:
Louis Marshall Warfield
The adrenal secretion also protects them in some way against fatigue.
Psychology
Robert S. Woodworth
It is generally believed that the internal secretion of the thyroid and the adrenal are antagonistic.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:
Louis Marshall Warfield

British Dictionary definitions for adrenal

adrenal

adjective

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

noun

an adrenal gland

Word Origin for adrenal

C19: from ad- (near) + renal

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Word Origin and History for adrenal

adj.

"of or near the kidneys," 1866, Modern Latin, from ad- + renalis "of the kidneys," from Latin renes "kidneys." Adrenal gland is from 1875.

adrenal in Medicine

adrenal

[ə-drē′nəl]

adj.

At, near, or on the kidneys.
Of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.

An adrenal gland or tissue.