adrenaline
playSimple Definition of adrenaline
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: a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion (such as excitement, fear, or anger) and that causes the heart to beat faster and gives the person more energy
Full Definition of adrenaline
: epinephrine —often used in nontechnical contexts <the fans were jubilant, raucous, their adrenaline running high — W. P. Kinsella>
Related to adrenaline
1890
First Known Use of adrenaline
1890
Other Biochemistry Terms
ADRENALINE Defined for Kids
adrenaline
playDefinition of adrenaline for Students
1 : epinephrine
2 : excited energy <Skiing gave me a rush of adrenaline.>
Medical Dictionary
adrenaline
playMedical Definition of adrenaline
: epinephrine—recognized by the British Pharmaceutical Codex as the preferred name for epinephrine in Great Britain
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