nor|ep|i|neph|rine

nor|ep|i|neph|rine
nor|ep|i|neph|rine «NR ehp uh NEHF rihn», noun.
a hormone similar to epinephrine produced by the endings of the sympathetic nerves and found also in the adrenal medulla; noradrenalin. It stimulates the contraction of small blood vessels and is used in the treatment of hypotension and shock. Formula: C8H11NO3
[< nor(mal) + epinephrine]

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