Definisjon av adrenaline

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Noun

adrenaline - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
epinephrine, epinephrin, Adrenalin
hormone, internal secretion, endocrine the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
catecholamine any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
neurotransmitter a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
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Substantiv

adrenaline - An alternative name for epinephrine; the hormone and neurotransmitter.

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  • adrenaline
    A hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla which stimulates the heart pulse and provokes the constriction of blood vessels.

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