epinephrine

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/

Noun

epinephrine noun

A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

Related terms

Synonyms

adrenalin adrenaline epinephrin norepinephrine bitartrate racemic epi nebulized epinephrine bitartrate 3 epipen norepinephrinylation adrenocorticotropic hormone atrial natriuretic peptide ephrin alpha-adrenoreceptor

Associated

albuterol adrenergic benadryl glucagon catecholamine vasopressin anaphylaxis amiodarone angioedema

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