paranephros

paranephros
para·neph·ros

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  • paranephros — ˌparəˈnefrəs, ˌfräs noun (plural paranephroi) Etymology: New Latin, from para (I) + nephros : adrenal gland * * * paranephros /par ə nefˈros/ noun The suprarenal gland, near the kidney …   Useful english dictionary

  • paranephros — SYN: suprarenal gland. [para + G. nephros, kidney] …   Medical dictionary

  • gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… …   Medical dictionary

  • paranephric — 1. Relating to the paranephros. 2. SYN: pararenal. * * * para·neph·ric .par ə nef rik adj 1) adjacent to the kidney 2) relating to or being an adrenal gland * * * para·neph·ric (par″ə nefґrik) pertaining to or located in the portion of …   Medical dictionary

  • paranephric — |parə+ adjective Etymology: para (I) + nephric 1. : adjacent to the kidney 2. : relating to or being an adrenal gland * * * paranephˈric adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑paranep …   Useful english dictionary

  • par|a|neph|ric — «PAR uh NEHF rihk», adjective. of or having to do with a paranephros …   Useful english dictionary

  • par|a|neph|ros — «PAR uh NEHF ros», noun. = adrenal gland. (Cf. ↑adrenal gland) ╂[< New Latin paranephros < Greek para beside + nephrós kidney] …   Useful english dictionary

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