French Conversation · Level 29
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French word
surrénal
Pronunciation
IPA/syʁʁenal/
Meaning
- adjectiveadrenal
Example
Il ressent une douleur surrénale depuis ce matin.
He has been experiencing adrenal pain since this morning.
More examples
Le médecin évoque un problème surrénal.
The doctor mentions an adrenal problem.
Core concept
The hormone-producing gland above each kidney and the responses it helps control.
Common phrases
problème surrénal
adrenal problem
symptôme surrénal
adrenal symptom
Similar words
hormonal: Relating to the secretion or effects of hormones.
Definition in French
Qui concerne les glandes appelées surrénales et leurs fonctions hormonales.
Word origin
Surrénal was formed in French from sur and rénal, reflecting the Latin medical term suprarenalis for the structure above the kidney.
Usage tips
- Surrénal is mainly a medical adjective, so everyday speech often uses glande surrénale or problèmes des glandes surrénales instead of the adjective alone.
Related words
- surrénalienadrenaladjective