English noun: epinephrine | |||
1. | epinephrine (body) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action | ||
Synonyms | Adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | catecholamine, endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, neurotransmitter, pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor | ||