adrenal medulla

/əˌdrinl məˌdʌlə/
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Definitions of adrenal medulla
  1. noun
    the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
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    type of:
    ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
    medulla
    the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
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