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 Definitions of adrenal gland  [əˈdrin l]  

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Definition of 'adrenal gland' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) 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.

Etymology:  (1900–05)

Definition of 'adrenal gland' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) adrenal gland, adrenal, suprarenal gland
either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

'adrenal gland' - Nearby Entries  

adrenal  adrenal cortex  adrenal cortical steroid  adrenal gland  adrenalectomy  adrenalin  adrenaline  



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