About The Word Adrenaline
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Adrenaline
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What's The Definition Of Adrenaline?
[n] a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Synonyms | Synonyms for Adrenaline: Adrenalin | epinephrin | epinephrine Related Terms | Find terms related to Adrenaline: See Also | catecholamine | hormone | internal secretion | neurotransmitter | vasoconstrictive | vasoconstrictor Adrenaline In Webster's Dictionary \Ad*re"nal*ine\, n. Also Adrenalin \Ad*re"nal*in\
(Physiol. Chem.)
A crystalline substance, {C9H13O3N}, obtained from suprarenal
extract, of which it is regarded as the active principle. It
is used in medicine as a stimulant and hemostatic.
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