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      adrenals
      noun
      either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
      adjective
      near the kidneys
      of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions
      Roots
      renesren- · Latin · kidneysadad- · Latin · toward, near
      Words related to adrenals
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