What is another word for Suprarenal?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌpɹɐɹˌiːnə͡l] (IPA)

Suprarenal refers to the adrenal gland, an important endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys. It produces hormones such as adrenaline, cortisol, and aldosterone which are involved in regulating various bodily functions. There are several synonyms for the term suprarenal, including adrenal, adrenocortical, and adrenomedullary. These terms are often used interchangeably in medical literature and discussions. Furthermore, the suprarenal gland can be dissected into two distinct parts: the adrenal cortex, responsible for producing hormones such as cortisol, and the adrenal medulla, which produces adrenaline and noradrenaline. Understanding these synonyms and related anatomy can be crucial for healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of various adrenal related conditions.

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What are the hypernyms for Suprarenal?

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Usage examples for Suprarenal

The spleen, the thyroid, the Suprarenal glands have taken on a new significance.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
They witnessed, not only the publication of Claude Bernard's "Lectures on Experimental Physiology," but also the appearance of a monograph by Thomas Addison, an English physician, entitled "On the constitutional and local effects of disease of the Suprarenal bodies."
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
Then he talks about the "curious facts" he had "stumbled upon" and refers to an "ill-defined impression" that these Suprarenal bodies, in common with the spleen and other organs, "in some way or other minister to the elaboration of the blood."
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.

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