adj
adrenal
a-DREE-nuhl
adj
1
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 notesIn 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.