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¹suprarenal

adjective su·pra·re·nal \-ˈrē-n^əl\

Definition of SUPRARENAL

: situated above or anterior to the kidneys

New Latin suprarenalis, from Latin supra- + renes kidneys

First Known Use: 1828

noun

: a suprarenal part; especially : adrenal gland

1841

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