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adrenal glands

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  1. Two small glands, one located near the upper part of each kidney, that function in the endocrine system. Part of each adrenal gland secretes adrenaline; another part secretes other important hormones.

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Neurocrine already markets Crenessity, an oral CRF1 receptor antagonist used to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which is a collection of genetic disorders affecting the adrenal glands.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“His adrenal glands were just going off,” Erika Kirk said.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2025

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, two tiny organs, each the size of half a walnut, that sit on top of the kidneys.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

To find out why these close mouse relatives behave so differently, the scientists examined their adrenal glands.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

The idea of it gets my adrenal glands pumping.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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