catecholamines

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noun

Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.

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adrenomedullary noradrenaline adrenaline epinephrine sympathomimetics norepinephrine dopamine neurohormones catecholaminergic stimulants catechol psychostimulants amphetamines adrenergic neurotransmitter neurotransmitters

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