norepinephrine
norepinephrine · norepinephrines
норэпинефрин
Norepinephrin
A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamineA neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.
/ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.
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Norepinephrin
норэпинефри́нnorɛpinefrín
More definitions
- a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
Translations
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Origin
From nor- + epinephrine.From nor- + epinephrine.
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Forms
plural: norepinephrines| Singular | norepinephrine |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses:noradrenaline
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable