adrenal gland
noun
: either of a pair of complex endocrine organs near the anterior medial border of the kidney consisting of a mesodermal cortex that produces glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and androgenic hormones and an ectodermal medulla that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine
called also adrenal, suprarenal gland
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In people with female reproductive systems, the ovaries and adrenal glands produce testosterone.1
Testosterone levels don't stay the same throughout your lifetime.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Studies have shown that vitamin D supplements can help to improve bone health, brain health and immune function, among other benefits.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a hormone produced in the adrenal gland, is another of his top picks.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Addison’s disease is most often an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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The adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, produce and release multiple hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
Studies have shown that vitamin D supplements can help to improve bone health, brain health and immune function, among other benefits.
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a hormone produced in the adrenal gland, is another of his top picks.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Addison’s disease is most often an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Read More: Why Zero Stress Shouldn’t Be Your Goal
The adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidneys, produce and release multiple hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Adrenal gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adrenal%20gland. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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