Catecholamine

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
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  • n. Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland. They function as nerotransmitters in the sympathetic nervous system. Also, any structurally related chemical substance, whether natural or synthetic.
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  • n. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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    Words that are more generic or abstract
    endocrine    internal secretion    hormone    benzenediol   
    Hyponym
    epinephrine    norepinephrine    adrenaline    noradrenaline    epinephrin   
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    leptin    corticosterone    stored-up    platelet-derived    renin   
     
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