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adrenal
Adjective
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If something is adrenal, it is related to the adrenal glands.
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If something is adrenal, it is near the kidneys.
hormone
Noun
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A hormone is a chemical in the human body that causes changes in the body or the brain.
When we get upset, our brains send out stress hormones. Sometimes these only make us more stressed.
Sometimes, during pregnancy, hormones will make women want to eat very strange things, like pickles and ice cream.
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Sex hormones help children develop into adults after puberty.
My 16-year-old nephew has raging hormones! All he can think about is girls!