Adrenal
Pronunciation: /əˈdriːnəl/
Adrenal (adjective)
- Connected to the glands above the kidneys that produce hormones.
Examples
- The adrenal response can affect heart rate.
- Adrenal hormones play a role in stress management.
Common collocations: adrenal gland, adrenal function, adrenal response, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla
Adrenal (noun)
- A gland above the kidney that makes hormones like adrenaline.
Examples
- The adrenal is crucial for hormone production.
- Adrenals are located above the kidneys.