Suprarenal
Suprarenal
Suprarenal (pronounced soo-pruh-REE-nuhl) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to anything related to the adrenal gland. The term is derived from the Latin words 'supra' meaning 'above' and 'renal' meaning 'kidney', as the adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.
Etymology
The term 'suprarenal' is derived from the Latin 'supra' meaning 'above' and 'renal' meaning 'kidney'. This is a direct reference to the anatomical location of the adrenal glands, which are situated on top of the kidneys.
Related Terms
- Adrenal gland: A pair of endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.
- Endocrine system: The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.
- Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Cortisol: A steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response.
- Aldosterone: A hormone that regulates salt and water in the body, thus controlling blood pressure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suprarenal
- Wikipedia's article - Suprarenal
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