Definitions for adrenals

adrenals ad·re·nal

Spelling: [uh-dreen-l]
IPA: /əˈdrin l/

Adrenals is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 354 anagrams from letters in adrenals (aadelnrs).

Definitions for adrenals

noun

  1. adrenal gland.

adjective

  1. of or produced by the adrenal glands.
  2. situated near or on the kidneys; suprarenal.

Origin of adrenals

1870-75; ad- + Latin rēn- (stem of rēnēs kidneys) + -al1

Examples for adrenals

It is valuable in this connection to compare the adrenal in scurvy with that of beriberi.

Its significance is discussed at length in the consideration of the adrenal gland in human scurvy.

Along one side of each kidney may be seen a yellowish glistening mass, the adrenal body.

It is generally believed that the internal secretion of the thyroid and the adrenal are antagonistic.

This substance was recovered by them from the cortex of the adrenal gland.

In reptiles and birds they are long lobulated bodies lying close to the testis or ovary and receiving an adrenal portal vein.

Adrenin is a substance secreted into the blood by the adrenal glands.

I could feel the change in the crew, the nervousness, the anticipation, the adrenal responses of fear and excitement.

The adrenal secretion also protects them in some way against fatigue.

Virgin says this diet might also be problematic for women who are under chronic stress and have adrenal issues.

Word Value for adrenals
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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