Adrenalin meaning

UK US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/ 4 syllables

Adrenalin (noun): a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action.

Definition of Adrenalin

  1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

    Synonyms: epinephrine, epinephrin, adrenaline

    Type of: hormone, catecholamine, neurotransmitter, vasoconstrictor

How to pronounce Adrenalin

Adrenalin is pronounced /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AD · words ending in IN · 9-letter words

More about Adrenalin on Wikipedia.