epinephrin

Noun
  1. A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin);
    Stimulates autonomic nerve action (synset 105415731)
    is a type of:
    • 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
    • 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
    • neurotransmitter - a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
    • catecholamine - any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
    same as: adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrine

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