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- [nawr-ep-uh-nef-rin, -reen]
- /ˌnɔr ɛp əˈnɛf rɪn, -rin/
- /ˌnɔː.rep.iˈnef.rɪn/
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- [nawr-ep-uh-nef-rin, -reen]
- /ˌnɔr ɛp əˈnɛf rɪn, -rin/
Definitions of norepinephrine word
- noun norepinephrine Also called noradrenaline. Physiology. a neurotransmitter, released by adrenergic nerve terminals in the autonomic and possibly the central nervous system, that has such effects as constricting blood vessels, raising blood pressure, and dilating bronchi. 1
- noun norepinephrine Pharmacology. a commercial form of this substance used for emergency treatment of lowered blood pressure. 1
- noun norepinephrine A hormone that 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. 1
- noun norepinephrine a hormone or neurotransmitter, C8H11NO3, related to epinephrine, that is used medically to constrict blood vessels and to stop bleeding: it is secreted by the adrenal medulla or liberated at nerve endings to help transmit nerve impulses 0
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Origin of norepinephrine
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; nor- + epinephrine
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Parts of speech for Norepinephrine
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norepinephrine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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