adrenal
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈdrɛnəl/
KK: /əˈdrɛnəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to the glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones important for various bodily functions.
Example
The adrenal hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism and stress response.
Conversation
I read that stress can really affect your adrenal glands.
Really? I didn't know that!
Yeah, it makes sense since they produce hormones when we're stressed.
That sounds important to keep in check!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
renal
kidney
cortical
Antonyms
nonrenal
extrarenal
systemic
noun
Definition
A small gland located on top of each kidney that produces hormones, including adrenaline, which help the body respond to stress.
Example
The adrenal glands play a crucial role in regulating metabolism and stress response.
Conversation
Have you ever heard about the adrenal glands?
Yeah, I think they help with stress responses, right?
Exactly! They release hormones when we're under pressure.
Root Explanation
Adrenal → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning near or at) and "renes" (from Latin, meaning kidneys). The word "adrenal" refers to glands that are located near the kidneys.
Memory Tip
Think of the glands being located 'near' ('ad-') the 'kidneys' ('renes') — that's why they are called adrenal.
Visually Confused Words
arsenal
andrena
renal
arena
areal
parental
arrhenal
argental