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English noun: adrenaline

1. adrenaline (body) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action


SynonymsAdrenalin, epinephrin, epinephrine


Broader (hypernym)catecholamine, endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, neurotransmitter, pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor









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