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.
adrenotropic
anadrenalism
Complete lack of adrenal function.
sympathoadrenal
Relating to the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system and the medulla of the adrenal gland, as the postganglionic neurons.
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