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9 Nouns That Start With ADR

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adrenal (noun) either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney Synonyms: adrenal gland, suprarenal gland
adrenalectomy (noun) surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands Synonyms: suprarenalectomy
adrenaline (noun) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action Synonyms: Adrenalin, epinephrin, epinephrine
adrenarche (noun) the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty
adrenergic (noun) drug that has the effects of epinephrine Synonyms: adrenergic drug
adrenocorticotrophin (noun) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex Synonyms: ACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin
adrenocorticotropin (noun) a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex Synonyms: ACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, corticotrophin, corticotropin
adrenosterone (noun) a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland
adroitness (noun) skillful performance or ability without difficulty Synonyms: adeptness, deftness, facility, quickness

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