Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adreno
Prefix
/əˈdrɛn.oʊ/
Definition
Related to the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
Examples
- Adrenaline, often called epinephrine, is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
- Adrenopathy refers to any disease of the adrenal glands.
Meaning
The term ‘adreno’ is often associated with the adrenal glands and their functions in the body, particularly in terms of the hormones they secrete that regulate metabolism, the immune system, and stress responses.
Synonyms
- Adrenal
- Relating to adrenal glands
