adrenal gland
one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Origin of adrenal gland
1- Also called suprarenal gland.
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How to use adrenal gland in a sentence
Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.
The Analysis of Mind | Bertrand RussellThe rapid secretion of the adrenal glands during anger is itself aroused by the nerve running to this gland.
Psychology | Robert S. WoodworthAgain, the kidneys, and especially the adrenal glands, influence the hair.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 (of 6) | Havelock EllisSimilar calcium deposits were seen frequently in the adrenal glands, in their cortex, or at the border of the cortex and medulla.
Scurvy Past and Present | Alfred Fabian HessThe constant stimulation will ultimately turn my overworked adrenal glands into a jelly-like mess of cystic quivering goo.
The Issahar Artifacts | Jesse Franklin Bone
British Dictionary definitions for adrenal gland
an endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney. Its medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline and its cortex secretes several steroid hormones: Also called: suprarenal gland
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Scientific definitions for adrenal gland
[ ə-drē′nəl ]
Either of two small endocrine glands, one located above each kidney. The outer portion, or cortex, secretes steroid hormones (corticosteroids). The inner portion, or medulla, secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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