 epinephrine |
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| 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 adrenaline | |
| Related terms: | hormone catecholamine neurotransmitter vasoconstrictor trade_name | |
| Similar spelling: |
epinephrin Epinephelus |
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