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AdrenalineEpi

PharmacologyEmergency MedicineEssential

Catecholamine hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that triggers the fight-or-flight response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose.

Korean

아드레날린

부신 수질에서 분비되는 카테콜아민 호르몬; 투쟁-도피 반응을 유발하며 에피네프린이라고도 함.

French

Adrénaline

Hormone catécholaminergique sécrétée par la médullosurrénale ; déclenche la réponse de combat ou de fuite.

Word parts

  • adren/oRoot(Latin) Adrenal gland
  • -ineSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to; a substance

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