Associations to the word «Epinephrine»

Wiktionary

EPINEPHRINE, noun. (hormone) (neurotransmitter) (organic compound) A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

Dictionary definition

EPINEPHRINE, noun. A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action.

Wise words

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