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adorenarin
noun

English Meaning(s) for アドレナリン

noun
  1. adrenalin

Definition and Synonyms for アドレナリン

Epinephrine a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin)
Synonyms: アドレナリン, エピネフリン
Epinephrine stimulates autonomic nerve action
Synonyms: アドレナリン, エピネフリン

Categories アドレナリン is a member of

Pressor 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
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Hormone the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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Neurotransmitter a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
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Catecholamine any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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Sample Sentences for アドレナリン

When he gets overtaken by another car, he gets a shot of adrenaline.

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