adrenal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
  2. adjective of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
  3. adjective near the kidneys

Etymology

From ad- (“near”) + renal (“pertaining to the kidneys”), from Latin rēn (“kidney”).

Synonyms

adrenal gland, suprarenal gland

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