catecholamine

1. Any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland (synset 114832099)
   is a type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
   subtypes:

   • noradrenaline, norepinephrine - a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
   • adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

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