adrenaline | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,anatomy,biochemistry,pharmacology) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action | |
Synonyms: | epinephrin Adrenalin epinephrine | |
Related terms: | hormone catecholamine neurotransmitter vasoconstrictor trade_name | |
Similar spelling: |
Adrenalin adrenal Adrienne adrenergic adrenarche adrenalectomy adrenal_gland Adriene adoringly |