Adrenal medulla

System Endocrine
SNOMED CT 362585001

Adrenal medulla

Definition

The inner portion of the adrenal gland that consists mainly of chromaffin cells which produce, store and secrete neurotransmitters such as epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Also known as adrenal gland medulla, medulla (glandula suprarenalis), medulla glandulae suprarenalis, medulla of adrenal gland, medulla of suprarenal gland, suprarenal medulla — per UBERON

The Adrenal medulla is a part of the Endocrine.

Also identified as