HyperDic: adrenal_medulla

English > 1 sense of the expression adrenal medulla:
NOUNbodyadrenal medullathe medulla of the adrenal gland
English > adrenal medulla: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine.
Part ofadrenal gland, adrenal, suprarenal glandEither of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
Broaderendocrine gland, endocrine, ductless glandAny of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
medullaThe inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
Spanishmédula adrenal

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