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epinephrine

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Noun

a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

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Synonyms:
epinephrin adrenaline Adrenalin

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epinephrin epinephrine
Words contain "epinephrine":
epinephrine norepinephrine
Words contain "epinephrine" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
adrenergic pheochromocytoma phaeochromocytoma catecholamine epinephrine norepinephrine noradrenaline monoamine oxidase adrenal medulla sympathomimetic more...

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