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adrenal medulla

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adrenal medulla
n.
The inner, reddish-brown portion of the adrenal glands that synthesizes, stores, and releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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Noun1.adrenal medulla - the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
adrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal gland - either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
medulla - the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal


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