NOM | body | adrenalina, epinefrina | a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin) |
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Sentit | A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action. | |
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Sinònim | epinefrina | |
General | catecolamina | Any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland |
hormona | The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | |
neurotransmissor | A neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse | |
vasoconstrictor | Any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel | |
Ús de | marca, nom comercial | A name given to a product or service |
Anglès | epinephrine, epinephrin, adrenaline, Adrenalin | |
Espanyol | adrenalina, epinefrina |
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