Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Suprarenal gland (SOO-pruh-REE-nul)
A small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two suprarenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called adrenal gland.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.