Defenition of the word adrenaline
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Defenition of the word adrenaline
- A hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla which stimulates the heart pulse and provokes the constriction of blood vessels.
- a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
- a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Synonyms for the word adrenaline
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- Adrenalin
- epinephrin
- epinephrine
Hypernyms for the word adrenaline
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- catecholamine
- endocrine
- hormone
- internal secretion
- neurotransmitter
- pressor
- vasoconstrictive
- vasoconstrictor
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