adrenal
adjective/əˈdriːnəl/
Frequency rank: #13,126 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that adrenal glands sit just above the kidneys and help regulate stress hormones.
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