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catecholamine

noun
any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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internal secretion endocrine hormone

Definition that contains catecholamine

adrenaline a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
adrenalin a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
epinephrine a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
norepinephrine a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
noradrenaline a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
epinephrin a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

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