adreno-, adren-, -adrenal-

(Latin: glands near the kidneys: ad-, "near" plus ren[es], "kidneys")

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

adrenogenic, adrenogenous

Originating from the adrenal.

adrenogenital

adrenogenous

adrenogram

A roentgenogram of one or both adrenal glands.

adrenokinetic

adrenolytic

adrenomegaly

Enlargement of the adrenal glands.

adrenomimetic

adrenopathy

Any pathologic (disease) condition of the adrenal glands; also adrenalopathy.

adrenopause

adrenoprival

A loss of adrenal function, as a result of either disease or surgical excision.

adrenoreactive

A reaction to the production of hormones by the adrenal glands to bodily processes occurring due to some negative effect on the heart rate, blood pressure, the way the body uses food, or some other vital function possibly as a result of adrenalopathy or any disease of the adrenal glands.

adrenostatic

adrenotoxin

adrenotrophic

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adreno-, adren-, -adrenal-

(Latin: glands near the kidneys: ad-, "near" plus ren[es], "kidneys")

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