adrenaline
US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
・UK /ə'drenəlɪn/
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noun
- Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
other
- A synthetic form of epinephrine used as a drug, especially to stimulate the heart or to treat anaphylactic shock.
- The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
- A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.
- A synthetic form of epinephrine used as a drug to stimulate the heart, increase blood pressure, relax bronchial muscles, and relieve allergic symptoms.