Adrenaline

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. See epinephrine.
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  • n. An alternative name for epinephrine; the hormone and neurotransmitter.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. .
  • a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that acts as a powerful stimulant in reponse to fear or stress; it stimulates autonomic nerve action. It can be obtained as a crystalline substance, C9H13NO3. It is used in medicine as a vasoconstrictor (hemostatic) and cardiac stimulant, also to reduce allergic reactions and to stimulate the heart in cases of cardiac arrest.
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  • n. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
    • Equivalent
    Adrenalin   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    neurotransmitter    pressor    endocrine    catecholamine    internal secretion   
    Form
    adrenaline rush   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    epinephrine    Adrenalin   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    Adrenalin    caffeine    testosterone    unease    morphine   
     
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