Synonyms for epinephrine
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Other spellings
- epinephrin
Forms
- Plural
- epinephrines → adrenalines…
Example sentences
- adrenaline Yanni was given an adrenaline shot through the heart.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| epinephrine | falling | |
| adrenaline | rising | |
| suprarenalin | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- adrenaline4
- 12 letters
- suprarenalin
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (adrenaline4 = 4 syllables).