adrenal gland
one of two hormone secreting glands functioning in the Endocrine system | ||||
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Adrenal gland Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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adrenal gland
Noun
1. either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
(synonym) adrenal, suprarenal gland
(hypernym) endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
(part-holonym) kidney
(part-meronym) adrenal cortex
Noun
1. either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
(synonym) adrenal, suprarenal gland
(hypernym) endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
(part-holonym) kidney
(part-meronym) adrenal cortex
Adrenal gland Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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adrenal gland
[ah-DREE-nal]
A small gland that produces steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, which help control heart rate, bloodpressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands,one located on top of each kidney.
[ah-DREE-nal]
A small gland that produces steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, which help control heart rate, bloodpressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands,one located on top of each kidney.
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adrenal gland
an organ located above each kidney that produces various hormones. The medulla (inner part) of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline (epinephrine). The cortex (outer part) secretes steroids such as cortisol and certain androgens. The adrenal cortex are stimulated to produce hormones by the pituitary hormone ACTH; reduced secretion (adrenal insufficiency) can lead to fatigue, anorexia and weight loss.
an organ located above each kidney that produces various hormones. The medulla (inner part) of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline (epinephrine). The cortex (outer part) secretes steroids such as cortisol and certain androgens. The adrenal cortex are stimulated to produce hormones by the pituitary hormone ACTH; reduced secretion (adrenal insufficiency) can lead to fatigue, anorexia and weight loss.
Adrenal gland Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Adrenal gland Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Adrenal gland
In mammals, the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys; their name indicates that position (ad-, "near" or "at" + -renes, "kidneys"). They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines, including cortisol and adrenaline.
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