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adrenaline

/ə'drɛnəlɪn/

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noun
a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
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adrenalin epinephrin epinephrine

type of:
catecholamine endocrine hormone internal secretion neurotransmitter pressor vasoconstrictive vasoconstrictor

Definition that contains adrenaline

wired tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
pumped tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
pumped up tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
pumped-up tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline