interrenal

/ɪntəˈrɛnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the medulla oblongata or the inner part of an organ

“The interrenal tissue plays a crucial role in the development of the vertebrate embryo.”

2. noun

either of a pair of kidneys in some fish, such as the hagfish

“The interrenal glands of the hagfish are unique and have no direct analogs in other vertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • internal
  • intrinsic

Antonyms

  • external
  • extrinsic