| adrenal virilism |
that due to inappropriate adrenal cortical androgen production, particularly noticeable in a girl, woman, or prepubertal boy.
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| adrenogenital syndrome |
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to any of several autosomal recessive diseases resulting from defects in steps of the synthesis of cortisol from cholesterol by the adrenal glands. Most of these diseases involve excessive or defective production of sex steroids and can pervert or impair development of primary or secondary sex characteristics in affected infants, children, and adults. ...
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| adrenaline |
A hormone and neurotransmitter. Also called epinephrine.
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| adrenocortical |
Having to do with or made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones. There is an adrenal gland on top of each kidney.
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| adrenal gland |
A small gland that produces steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one located on top of each kidney.
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