ADPS
ADPS

adrenal


Definition: Meaning of, adrenal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈdriːn(ə)l /

  • adjective
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Positive Comparative Superlative
N/A N/A N/A
  1. of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. near the kidneys
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym
  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
adrenal adrenals
  1. either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
    SYNONYM
    adrenal gland, suprarenal gland
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

adrenal used in phrases

  • adrenal cortex (noun)
    1. the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
  • adrenal cortical steroid (noun)
    1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
  • adrenal gland (noun)
    1. either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
  • adrenal medulla (noun)
    1. the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
  • More

most searched words

word of the day

pig
Pronunciation: pɪɡ
Parts of Speech: noun
in a pig's eye American English spoken informal used to show that you do not believe what someone is saying
adrenal cortex