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adrenal gland
noun Anatomy.
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.
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| adrenal gland | |
| —n | |
| Also called: suprarenal gland an endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney. Its medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline and its cortex secretes several steroid hormones | |
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adrenal gland  (ə-drē'nəl) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) 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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adrenal glands [(uh-dreen-l)]Two small glands, one located near the upper part of each kidney, that function in the endocrine system. Part of each adrenal gland secretes adrenaline; another part secretes other important hormones.
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