suprarenals
/ˌsuːprəˈriːnəlz/
noun
- The adrenal glands, which are small organs located on top of each kidney that produce hormones like adrenaline.
- Damage to the suprarenals can lead to serious hormone imbalances.
- In anatomy class, we learned that the suprarenals are essential for producing cortisol.
- The doctor explained that the suprarenals help control the body's response to stress.