adrenal

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ad·re·nal / əˈdrēnl/ • adj. of, relating to, or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids.• n. (usu. adrenals) an adrenal gland.

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