adrenal gland

Noun

Meaning

either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

adrenal suprarenal gland pituitary gland pineal gland lymph node endocrine gland sebaceous gland prostate gland adrenal cortex Harderian gland zona reticularis zona fasciculata adrenal carcinoma zona glomerulosa adrenal adenoma

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Hypernyms

endocrine endocrine gland ductless gland

Examples

Light microscopy at magnification × 204. citation The adrenal gland secretes a number of different hormones which are metabolised by enzymes either within the gland or in other parts of the body. Source: Internet

Splanchnic nerves of the sympathetic nervous system innervate the medulla of the adrenal gland. Source: Internet

In humans, the right adrenal gland is pyramidal in shape, whereas the left is semilunar and somewhat larger. Source: Internet

Medulla main The adrenal medulla is at the centre of each adrenal gland, and is surrounded by the adrenal cortex. Source: Internet

The adrenal cortex is the outermost layer of the adrenal gland. Source: Internet

If there is an underlying adrenal gland problem, thyroid hormone replacement medication will not be as effective until the adrenal gland issue is addressed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

adrenal exhaustion adrenal failure adrenal fatigue adrenal gland deficiency adrenal gland disorder adrenal gland dysfunction