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adreno-, adren-, -adrenal- (Latin: glands near the kidneys; Latin ad- plus ren[es] "kidneys").

The name applies to the adrenal glands because of their proximity to the kidneys.

adrenal:
1. Near or upon the kidney; denoting the suprarenal (adrenal) gland.
2. A suprarenal gland or separate tissue or product thereof.
adrenalitis:
Inflammation of the adrenal gland.
adrenalopathy:
Any pathologic condition of the adrenal glands; also adrenopathy.
adrenogenic, adrenogenous:
Originating from the adrenal.
adrenomegaly:
Enlargement of the adrenal glands.
adrenopathy:
Any pathologic (disease) condition of the adrenal glands; also adrenalopathy.
adrenoprival:
A loss of adrenal function, as a result of either disease or surgical excision.
anadrenalism:
Complete lack of adrenal function.
sympathoadrenal:
Relating to the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system and the medulla of the adrenal gland, as the postganglionic neurons.
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