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

Examples of adrenal gland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, a rodent study in 2016 concluded that the radiation emitted by the devices caused cancer in the brains and adrenal glands of mice and rats. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2024

The sound of a rumbling V8 at idle still pumps my adrenal glands. —Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024

Pheochromocytoma Treatment Pheochromocytoma is a type of cancer that can cause tumors on the adrenal glands, which can cause abnormal adrenaline levels. —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

It is produced in the adrenal glands in the adrenal medulla. —Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

adrenal gland

noun

: either of a pair of endocrine glands that are located near the kidney and produce the hormone epinephrine

Medical Definition

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