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Adrenal glands

Synonym(s)

Paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of each kidney.: Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
A pair of small glands, one located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which help control control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions.: Definition from: Physician Data Query via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine


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