Adrenal

Pronunciation: /əˈdriːnəl/

Adrenal (adjective)

  1. 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)

  1. A gland above the kidney that makes hormones like adrenaline.

Examples

  • The adrenal is crucial for hormone production.
  • Adrenals are located above the kidneys.

Synonyms of Adrenal

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