adj

adrenal

a-DREE-nuhl

Adrenal (adj) means relating to the adrenal glands, small organs that sit above the kidneys and release hormones like adrenaline. Example: “The patient was tested for an adrenal disorder.”

adj

Relating to the adrenal glands, small organs that sit above the kidneys and release hormones like adrenaline.

"The patient was tested for an adrenal disorder."

"Chronic stress puts extra strain on adrenal function."

How to use adrenal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys and produce adrenaline.

Common pairings

adrenal gland adrenal fatigue adrenal function

Word forms

more adrenal comparative, adrenals plural, most adrenal superlative

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Etymology

From ad- ("near") + renal ("relating to the kidneys"), since the adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for adrenal

renal penal arsenal phenomenal

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adrenal” mean?

The word “adrenal” means relating to the adrenal glands, small organs that sit above the kidneys and release hormones like adrenaline. In plain terms, to do with the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys and produce adrenaline.

How do you pronounce “adrenal”?

“Adrenal” is pronounced a-DREE-nuhl (/æˈdɹiːnəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “adrenal” in a sentence?

Here is “adrenal” used in a sentence: “The patient was tested for an adrenal disorder.”

What part of speech is “adrenal”?

“Adrenal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “adrenal” come from?

The word “adrenal” comes from Latin. From ad- ("near") + renal ("relating to the kidneys"), since the adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.

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