HealthSeptember 4, 2026

adrenal

uh-DREE-nuhl

Definition

Relating to the adrenal glands, which are small organs located above the kidneys that produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ad-' meaning 'toward' or 'near' and 'renes' meaning 'kidneys,' reflecting the gland's anatomical position.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the 'hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis,' a biological system involved in the body's stress response that may help explain why trauma increases cardiovascular risk.

Top Psychiatric Predictors of CVD Risk After Trauma Revealed

Read the full article ↗

Medscape

Related words

aceclofenac

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and reduce…

Health

axons

The long, threadlike parts of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the…

Health

dendrites

The branching, tree-like extensions of a nerve cell that receive signals from other…

Health

diclofenac

A common type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and…

Health

diurnal

Relating to or occurring during the day; specifically, in a biological context,…

Health

edema

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or…

Health

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.