Epinephrine (Noun)
Meaning
A catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor administered a shot of epinephrine to the patient who was experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
- Epinephrine is often used to treat anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.
- The body's natural response to stress is to release epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, which prepares the body for "fight or flight".
- The paramedics gave the patient an epinephrine injection to help restore a normal heartbeat after the accident.
- The medical student learned about the role of epinephrine in the body's autonomic nervous system during her pharmacology class.