| umls-concept:C0001621 | skos:definition | MSH: Pathological processes of the ADRENAL GLANDS.,CSP: pathologic condition or abnormal functioning of either or both of the paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of the kidneys or adrenal glands.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Your adrenal, or suprarenal, glands are located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol, which helps you respond to stress and has many other functions.</p><p>Adrenal disorders can cause your adrenal glands to make too much or not enough hormones. With <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cushingssyndrome.html'>Cushing's syndrome</a>, there's too much cortisol, while with <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/addisonsdisease.html'>Addison's disease</a>, there is too little. Some people are born unable to make enough cortisol. <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/adrenalglandcancer.html'>Tumors</a> can also cause disorders in your adrenal glands. Bleeding and infe | lld:umls |
