Definitions for adrenal

adrenal ad·re·nal

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

Adrenal is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 181 anagrams from letters in adrenal (aadelnr).

Definitions for adrenal

noun

  1. adrenal gland.

adjective

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

Origin of adrenal

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

Examples for adrenal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for adrenal
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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