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.

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 calledsuprarenal gland

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.

First recorded in 1870–75

If it doesn’t involve a level of esoteric knowledge that might induce my brain to loosen its stranglehold on my adrenal glands, I don’t want it.

From Vox

For $60 you can buy a supplement that promises to support and nourish your adrenal glands.

Secreted by the adrenal glands in response to agitation, it’s helpful in a pinch but becomes dangerous in excess.

This would not cause severe effects on any organ at all if the adrenal gland were producing enough steroids.

Artificial respiration is used, and the active principle of the adrenal gland is injected to stimulate the heart.

This substance was recovered by them from the cortex of the adrenal gland.

Its significance is discussed at length in the consideration of the adrenal gland in human scurvy.

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