adrenal
[uh-dreen-l]
- of or produced by the adrenal glands.
- situated near or on the kidneys; suprarenal.
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Origin of adrenal
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Virgin says this diet might also be problematic for women who are under chronic stress and have adrenal issues.
Historical Examples
Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.
The Analysis of MindBertrand Russell
It is valuable in this connection to compare the adrenal in scurvy with that of beriberi.
Scurvy Past and PresentAlfred 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.
PsychologyRobert S. Woodworth
It is generally believed that the internal secretion of the thyroid and the adrenal are antagonistic.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:Louis Marshall Warfield
adrenal
- on or near the kidneys
- of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions
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- an adrenal gland
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Word Origin
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.
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adrenal
(ə-drē′nəl)- At, near, or on the kidneys.
- Of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
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- An adrenal gland or tissue.
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