adrenal gland
noun
: either of a pair of complex endocrine organs near the anterior medial border of the kidney consisting of a mesodermal cortex that produces glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, and androgenic hormones and an ectodermal medulla that produces epinephrine and norepinephrine
called also adrenal, suprarenal gland
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Tumors in the adrenal gland account for up to 20% of Cushing syndrome cases, Yogi-Morren said.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
This can result from the body's adrenal glands producing too much cortisol, but may also be an effect of taking steroid medicines over an extended period of time.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands, maintains this response over time.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Immune System: The adrenal glands’ hormones help regulate the immune system.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
This can result from the body's adrenal glands producing too much cortisol, but may also be an effect of taking steroid medicines over an extended period of time.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands, maintains this response over time.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Immune System: The adrenal glands’ hormones help regulate the immune system.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Adrenal gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adrenal%20gland. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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