Definition of noradrenaline in English:
noradrenaline
noun ˌnɔːrəˈdrɛn(ə)lɪnˌnɔrəˈdrɛnələn
mass nounBiochemistry A hormone which is released by the adrenal medulla and by the sympathetic nerves and functions as a neurotransmitter. It is also used as a drug to raise blood pressure.
Chemical formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CHOHCH₂NH₂
Example sentencesExamples
- This amino acid fights fatigue by pumping up your levels of the energizing neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline.
- You're shooting adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol and the cortico-steroids into the system, which provide instant energy.
- The tumor increases production of adrenaline and noradrenaline, raising blood pressure.
- To date, we know of approximately 300 substances that act as neurotransmitters, including endorphins, neuropeptides, adrenaline, noradrenaline and acetylcholine.
- A stressful situation prompts the body to produce the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Origin
1930s: from nor- + adrenaline.
Definition of noradrenaline in US English:
noradrenaline
(also noradrenalin)
nounˌnôrəˈdrenələnˌnɔrəˈdrɛnələn
Biochemistry another term for norepinephrine
Example sentencesExamples
- A stressful situation prompts the body to produce the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.
- To date, we know of approximately 300 substances that act as neurotransmitters, including endorphins, neuropeptides, adrenaline, noradrenaline and acetylcholine.
- You're shooting adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol and the cortico-steroids into the system, which provide instant energy.
- The tumor increases production of adrenaline and noradrenaline, raising blood pressure.
- This amino acid fights fatigue by pumping up your levels of the energizing neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline.
Origin
1930s: from nor- + adrenaline.