san6 soeng6 sin3腎上腺肾上腺
Jyutpingsan6 soeng6 sin3
Yalesahn seuhng sin
Definition
Adrenal gland; a triangular endocrine gland situated above the kidneys.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in medical or scientific contexts rather than daily casual conversation. Because it is a technical anatomical term, it is pronounced using standard formal readings rather than colloquial variations. It is almost always discussed in the context of hormonal regulation or stress responses.
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The doctor said there is something wrong with my adrenal glands.
Do you know where the adrenal glands are located?
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