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ad·re·nal

 (ə-drē′nəl)
adj.
1. At, near, or on the kidneys.
2. Of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
n.
An adrenal gland.
[ad- + renal.]
ad·re′nal·ly adv.
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adrenally

(əˈdriːnəlɪ)
adv
in a manner relating to the adrenal glands
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