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adrenal
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[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)
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Origin
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late 19th century: from ad- + renal
[əˈdriːnl], (Noun)
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- an adrenal gland
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Origin
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late 19th century: from ad- + renal
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