epinephrine Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Epinephrine?
Common synonyms for epinephrine are adrenalin and adrenaline.
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Epinephrine as a 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. It is also used as a medication.
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.
Synonyms & similar words
Word Forms & Grammar
epinephrine (countable and uncountable, plural epinephrines)
Origin of Epinephrine
From Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + νεφρός (nephrós, “kidney”) + -ine.
Epinephrine at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛp.ɪˈnɛ.fɹɪn/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to… |
| Synonyms | adrenalin and adrenaline |
| Plural | epinephrines |
How Do You Say Epinephrine?
Epinephrine is pronounced /ˌɛp.ɪˈnɛ.fɹɪn/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (nɛ).