Noun: adrenal medulla
- The medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
"The adrenal medulla releases adrenaline during the 'fight or flight' response"
Derived forms: adrenal medullae
Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland, medulla
Part of: adrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal gland
Encyclopedia: Adrenal medulla