English Explanatory Dictionary

adrenal gland

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

adrenal gland adrenal glands

Synonyms

suprarenal gland
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