adrenal

(ə drēnəl)

adjective

  1. near the kidneys
  2. of or from the adrenal glands

Origin: ad- + renal

noun

an adrenal gland

See adrenal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. At, near, or on the kidneys.
  2. Of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
noun
An adrenal gland.

Origin:

Origin: ad-

Origin: + renal

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Related Forms:

  • ad·reˈnal·ly adverb

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