Definition of: epinephrine

(ep′ə·nef′rin, -rēn) noun
A hormone, CaH₁₃NO₃, secreted by the adrenal medulla, which stimulates heart action and causes constriction of blood vessels, thus increasing blood pressure. Also Brit. adrenaline. [<EPI- + Gk. nēphros kidney]

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