adrenal 1
noundomain: body part
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
Hypernym
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Part_meronym
kidney 1
noun
either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
adrenal cortex 1
noun
the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
EnglishDerivationally related form
adrenal 1
adjective
of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
Part_holonym
kidney 1
noun
either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
adrenal cortex 1
noun
the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones
the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
