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GlossaryAdrenalectomy

surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both of the adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone, which are crucial for regulating metabolism, immune response, blood pressure, and stress response. This surgery is typically performed to treat conditions like adrenal tumors, Cushing's syndrome, or pheochromocytoma.

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Stimulating Effect of Adrenalectomy on Hair Growth and Melanin Deposition in Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in the Filtrate Factors of Vitamin B1

research Stimulating Effect of Adrenalectomy on Hair Growth and Melanin Deposition in Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in the Filtrate Factors of Vitamin B1

34 citations , January 1943 in “Endocrinology”

Adrenalectomy boosts hair growth and melanin in black rats, even with vitamin B¹ deficiency.

research Replacement with GABAergic Steroid Precursors Restores the Acute Ethanol Withdrawal Profile in Adrenalectomy/Gonadectomy Mice

12 citations , December 2009 in “Neuroscience”

GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.

research Ectopic Adrenal Rests in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia as a Cause of Androgen Excess After Adrenalectomy Detected by Pelvic Venous Sampling

7 citations , January 2013 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics”

Ectopic adrenal rests can cause androgen excess after adrenalectomy and may need targeted surgery.

research Prevalence of Systemic Hypertension and Control of Systolic Blood Pressure in a Cohort of 14 Dogs with Adrenal-Dependent Hypercortisolism During the First Year of Trilostane Treatment or After Adrenalectomy

February 2024 in “Animals”

Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.

research Bilateral Adrenalectomy Induces Early Onset of Summer Fur Growth in Mink (Mustela Vison)

5 citations , June 1995 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology/Comparative biochemistry and physiology. C. Comparative pharmacology and toxicology”

Removing mink's adrenal glands causes their summer fur to grow earlier.

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