[əˈdriːnl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting adrenaline and noradrenaline, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids
(e.g: adrenal function was normal in this group of patients)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from ad- + renal

[əˈdriːnl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an adrenal gland


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from ad- + renal