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adrenal medulla

 
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The inner, reddish-brown portion of the adrenal glands that synthesizes, stores, and releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.


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The central part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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Meaning #1: the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine


 
 

 

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