Hypernym

noun

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Part_meronym

noun

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

noun

the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones

noun

the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine

adrenal 1

noundomain: body part

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

Synonyms

adrenal gland 1
either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
suprarenal gland 1
either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

Derivationally related form

adjective

of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions

Part_holonym

noun

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

noun

the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones

noun

the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine