suprarenal gland

suprarenal gland

n.

See adrenal gland.

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Noun

1.

suprarenal gland - either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney adrenal, adrenal gland ductless 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