ADRENAL

adrenal

(adjective) of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions

adrenal

(adjective) near the kidneys

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

adrenal (comparative more adrenal, superlative most adrenal)

Pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions.

Near the kidneys.

Synonyms

• suprarenal

Noun

adrenal (plural adrenals)

An adrenal gland.

Anagrams

• Alander

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*re"nal, a. Etym: [Pref. ad- + renal.] (Anat.)

Definition: Suprarenal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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