Absent adrenal gland
Absent Adrenal Gland
Absent adrenal gland (pronunciation: /æbˈsɛnt ˈædriːnəl ɡlænd/) is a rare medical condition characterized by the nonexistence or underdevelopment of one or both adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. They produce hormones that regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and other essential functions.
Etymology
The term "absent adrenal gland" is derived from the Latin words "absens" meaning "away" and "ad" meaning "near", "renes" meaning "kidneys", and "glandula" meaning "gland". This term directly refers to the absence or underdevelopment of the gland located near the kidneys.
Related Terms
- Adrenal insufficiency: A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones.
- Addison's disease: A long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: A group of inherited genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands.
- Adrenal gland tumor: An abnormal growth in the adrenal glands.
- Adrenal gland removal: A surgical procedure to remove one or both of the adrenal glands.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absent adrenal gland
- Wikipedia's article - Absent adrenal gland
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