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What is the medical term meaning inlammation of the adrenal gland?
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The autoimmune inflammation of the adrenal glands is Addison's disease.
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What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the cortex of the adrenal gland?
The medical term is "cortical," which means relating to or involving the cortex of the adrenal gland.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an adrenal gland?
It is called an adrenalectomy.Adenectomy.
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine?
pheochromocytoma
What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Pheochromocytoma is an adrenal tumor that results in excess epinephrine and norepinephrine
What gland is superior to the kidneys?
That is the Adrenal gland. Another name for this is the Suprarenal gland.
Can an enlarged adrenal gland cause kidney problems?
yes i think it can if you have a enlarged adrenal gland best to seek medical advice as soon as you can just in case.
Which gland is associated with the production of epinephrine and norephrine two hormones that are associated with stress?
The Adrenal Gland. This gland is divided into two categories, the Adrenal Cortex and the Adrenal Medulla. The Adrenal Medulla produced epinephrine and norepinephrine. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline, and the beginning of the word, "adrenal", is the same name as the gland, The Adrenal Gland.
What structure produces aldosterone?
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland.
What releases cortisone?
It is produced and secreted by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands which sit atop your kidneys.
What organ does the adrenal gland rest on?
The adrenal gland rests on the kidneys
What is the primary gland that secretes epinephrine?
adrenal medulla
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a gland?
Dacryoadenitis means inflammation of the tear gland.
