adrenal gland

synonyms: paranephric gland, suprarenal gland
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Either of two small endocrine glands, one located above each kidney, consisting of a cortex, which secretes several steroid hormones, and a medulla, which secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 717 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'adrenal gland' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10344 RIS BibTex EndNote
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