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suprarenal

adjective
su·​pra·​re·​nal | \ˌsü-prə-ˈrē-nᵊl, -ˌprä-\

Definition of suprarenal 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: situated above or anterior to the kidneys

suprarenal

noun

Definition of suprarenal (Entry 2 of 2)

: a suprarenal part especially : adrenal gland

First Known Use of suprarenal

Adjective

1791, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1798, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for suprarenal

Adjective

New Latin suprarenalis, from Latin supra- + renes kidneys

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suprarenal

adjective
su·​pra·​re·​nal | \-ˈrēn-ᵊl \

Medical Definition of suprarenal 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: situated above or anterior to the kidneys specifically : adrenal

suprarenal

noun

Medical Definition of suprarenal (Entry 2 of 2)

: a suprarenal part especially : adrenal gland

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