adrenal
Translation
adrenal
Examples
The adrenal glands produce important hormones.
The adrenal glands produce important hormones.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to the adrenal glands The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suprarenal
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (near) + 'renes' (kidneys). It literally means 'near the kidneys'.
Memory Tips
Think 'add-renal'. It describes the glands that are 'added' on top of the renal system (kidneys).