suprarenal

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adjective

su·​pra·​re·​nal ˌsü-prə-ˈrē-nᵊl 

-ˌprä-

: situated above or anterior to the kidneys

suprarenal

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noun

: a suprarenal part

especially : adrenal gland

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin suprarenalis, from Latin supra- + renes kidneys

First Known Use

Adjective

1791, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1798, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing suprarenal

• suprarenal gland

Medical Definition

suprarenal

1 of 2 adjective

su·​pra·​re·​nal -ˈrēn-ᵊl 

: situated above or anterior to the kidneys

specifically : adrenal

suprarenal

2 of 2 noun

: a suprarenal part

especially : adrenal gland