adrenal
[ uh-dreen-l ]
/ əˈdrin l /
adjective
of or produced by the adrenal glands.
situated near or on the kidneys; suprarenal.
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for adrenal
adrenal
/ (əˈdriːnəl) /
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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Medical definitions for adrenal
adrenal
[ ə-drē′nəl ]
adj.
At, near, or on the kidneys.
Of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
n.
An adrenal gland or tissue.
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