adrenal
/əˈdrinəl/
adjective
- Relating to the adrenal glands, which produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
- The doctor ordered an adrenal function test to check her hormone levels.
- Adrenal fatigue is a term some people use to describe long-term stress effects.
- The adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney and release hormones during stress.
noun
- An adrenal gland.
- In some animals, the adrenals are relatively large compared to body size.
- The surgeon carefully removed the damaged adrenal during the operation.
- Each adrenal produces hormones that help regulate metabolism and immune response.