adrenal | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions | |
Related terms: | adrenal_gland | |
2. | [ adjective ] near the kidneys | |
Related terms: | kidney | |
3. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney | |
Synonyms: | suprarenal_gland adrenal_gland | |
Related terms: | endocrine_gland kidney adrenal_medulla adrenal_cortex | |
Similar spelling: |
Adrenalin adrenaline adorn adoringly Adrien Adorno adrenarche Adriene adorned adoring adermin Adrienne Adriana adornment |