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adrenal

ad·re·nal [ ə drn'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. on kidneys: relating to or on the kidneys

2. relating to adrenal glands: describes parts or effects of the adrenal glands



noun  (plural ad·re·nals)
Definition:
 
anatomy 
Same as  adrenal gland


[Late 19th century. <ad- + renal, because the adrenal glands are next to the kidneys]

ad·re·nal·ly adverb
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