Adrenal gland

Adrenal gland

A small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called suprarenal gland.

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One of a pair of small glands, each of which sits on top of one of the kidneys.

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