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suprarenal Definition

supra·renal (-rē′nəl)

adjective

situated on or above the kidney; specif., designating or of an adrenal gland

Etymology: ModL suprarenalis: see supra- & renal

noun

an adrenal gland

suprarenal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • aorta: Open the aneurysm sac and control the suprarenal aorta with a Foley catheter balloon.
  • gland: Describe the histology and functions of the two parts of the suprarenal gland.