Definition of epinephrin Epinephrin

ep•i•neph•rin

We found 2 definitions of epinephrin from 2 different sources.

What does epinephrin mean?

Noun
epinephrin - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
		epinephrine, adrenaline, Adrenalin
		hormone, internal secretion, endocrine the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
		catecholamine any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
		neurotransmitter a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
		pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor 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; maintains or increases blood pressure