adrenal gland
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Tweet n. Either of two small, dissimilarly shaped endocrine glands, one located above each kidney, consisting of the cortex, which secretes several steroid hormones, and the medulla, which secretes epinephrine.Also called suprarenal gland. (click for a larger image) adrenal glandtop: cross section of a right adrenal gland bottom: placement of adrenal glands relative to kidneys |
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