| suprarenal gland n. See adrenal gland. |
suprarenal gland
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) another name for adrenal gland
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| Noun | 1. |  suprarenal gland - either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidneyductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream kidney - either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; "urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder" adrenal cortex - the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones adrenal medulla - the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine |
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