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.