adreno-, adren-, -adrenal-

1. Near or upon the kidney; denoting the suprarenal (adrenal) gland.
2. A suprarenal gland or separate tissue or product thereof.

To make a surgical operation or excision of one (unilateral adrenalectomy) or both (bilateral adrenalectomy) adrenal glands.

The removal of one or more adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system and are located just above the kidneys.

This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is most often performed laparoscopically. A laparoscope is a device that allows the physician to see the surgical area with a small camera. Laparoscopic procedures use smaller incisions than traditional, open procedures.

Inflammation of the adrenal gland.

Any pathologic condition of the adrenal glands; also adrenopathy.

Acting on or stimulating the adrenal cortex.

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.