Adrenal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æˈdɹiːnəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Adrenal is an adjective meaning Pertaining to the adrenal glands (suprarenal glands), their secretions, or the function derived therefrom.
Meaning
Pertaining to the adrenal glands (suprarenal glands), their secretions, or the function derived therefrom.
More Meanings
- Abutting or near the kidneys.
- (informal) Full of excitement or adrenaline.
- An adrenal gland.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: perirenal
She seems to inhabit some fluid, crystalline medium. Pure adrenal dream.
[a single outstanding act of violence][…]took place inside the stadium, and in front of the watching millions, as Liam Roberts launched an adrenal, wildly dangerous flying challenge into the head of Jean-Philippe Mateta with five minutes gone.
Word Forms
- adrenals
Synonyms for adrenal
Depending on context, synonyms include suprarenal, perirenal.
Antonyms for adrenal
Common opposites include intrarenal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adrenergic, adrenocortical, suprarenal, adrenogenic, adrenomedullary, chromaffin.
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