adrenal

UK
/əˈdriː.nəl/
US
/əˈdrin.əl/

Translations

adrenalnoun
adrenals
pl
UK
/əˈdriː.nəl/
US
/əˈdriː.nəl/
The surgeon removed the patient's right adrenal to treat the tumor.
Le chirurgien a retiré la surrénale droite du patient pour traiter la tumeur.
adrenaladjective
more adrenal
Comp.
most adrenal
Super.
UK
/əˈdriː.nəl/
US
/əˈdrin.əl/
The adrenal hormones play a crucial role in the body's response to stress.
Les hormones surrénales jouent un rôle crucial dans la réponse de l'organisme au stress.
Additional translations
adrénalPlus rare en français médical.

Definitions

adrenalnoun
Either of the two small endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
The surgeon removed the patient's right adrenal to treat the tumor.
adrenaladjective
Relating to or denoting the adrenal glands or their secretions.
The adrenal hormones play a crucial role in the body's response to stress.