ADRENAL CORTEX
the exterior membrane of the adrenal gland which discharges many of chemicals into the body, such as androgens, mineralocorticoids, and…
ADRENAL GLAND
neighboring the kidney, an endocrine gland whose exterior covering, the adrenal cortex, disperses a large amount of chemicals. Reference: adrenal…
ADRENAL HORMONES
chemicals dispersed from the adrenal cortex or the medulla comprising chemicals such as aldosterone, epinephrine, cortisol, and androgens.
ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
generally a hereditary or inborn illness classified by the presence of higher than average dispersion of adrenal chemicals like cortisol…
ADRENAL MEDULLA
the core of the adrenal gland which disperses epinephrine and norepinephrine
ADRENAL-CORTICAL HYPERFUNCTION
the over-production of chemicals generated by the adrenal cortex, such as glucocorticoids where Cushing's syndrome could develop, and nerve injuries…
ADRENALECTOMY
the dissection and retrieval of adrenal glands, one or both of them, in which they are taken from the body.
ADRENARCHE
the period of growth in children that occurs prior to puberty and is classified by the beginning of dispersion of…
ADRENERGIC
with regard to the induced results stemming from epinephrine, norepinephrine, or like chemicals dispersed by the adrenal medulla or nerve…
ADRENERGIC NEURON
a neuron which utilizes norepinephrine and epinephrine as neurotransmitters.
ADRENERGIC REACTION
with regard to organs that are supplied with nerves from the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), their reactions to the excitement…
ADRENERGIC SYSTEM
a department within the ANS (autonomic nervous system), comprised of receptor spots, which are afflicted by neurotransmitters and drug substances.…
ADRENOCORTICAL INSUFFICIENCY
a health matter triggered by the adrenal cortex's faulty production of sufficient amounts of the chemicals necessary to support standard…
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH)
a chemical dispersed by the anterior pituitary gland which manages the regular dispersion of steroid chemicals coming from the adrenal…
ADRENOGENITAL SYNDROME
a mass of signs pointing toward the modification of sexual traits as it pertains to the body's surface in most…
ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY
noun. A hereditary disorder or illness that is marked by the decomposition of the myelin sheath which encompasses the brain's…
ADRENORECEPTOR
noun. A receptive being that joins and reacts to norepinephrine and epinephrine too, though not as much. It behaves as…
ADULT ATTACHMENT INTERVIEW
a strategic questioning process spanning one hour's time which is utilized to determine someone's mental competency and state of well-being…