adrenal
|a-dre-nal|
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/əˈdriː.nəl/
relating to adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adrenalis,' where 'ad-' meant 'near' and 'renalis' meant 'kidney.'
Historical Evolution
'adrenalis' transformed into the French word 'adrénal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adrenal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'near the kidney,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the adrenal glands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys, which secrete hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
The adrenal glands play a crucial role in the body's response to stress.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 22:36