Definition of ADRENAL GLAND (original) (raw)
: 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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Key Takeaways Addison’s disease is a rare condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough of certain hormones involved in the body's stress response and other important functions. —
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 In people with female reproductive systems, the ovaries and adrenal glands produce testosterone.1 Testosterone levels don't stay the same throughout your lifetime. —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 [See all Example Sentences for _adrenal gland_ 
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1875, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of adrenal gland was in 1875
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“Adrenal gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adrenal%20gland. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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