adrenal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
    suprarenal gland; adrenal gland.
  2. adjective of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
  3. adjective near the kidneys

WordNet


Ad*re"nal adjective
Etymology
Pref. ad- + renal.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Suprarenal.

Webster 1913