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Definition of adrenal

adrenal

/əˈdriːnəl/
ad · re · nal
Plural:adrenals
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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting a pair of endocrine glands situated just above the kidneys, or their secretions.

Example

"The patient underwent blood tests to evaluate her adrenal function and hormone levels."

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• noun

1

An adrenal gland, especially when referred to in the plural to denote the pair of endocrine glands located atop the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

Example

"During periods of acute physical stress, the adrenals release a surge of hormones into the bloodstream."

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adoringly
adorn
adornment
adrenal
adrenaline
adrenalized
adriana

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Latin ad- ('near, toward') and renes ('kidneys'), literally meaning 'situated near the kidneys'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adrenal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adrenal
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