norepinephrine
nounHow many syllables in norepinephrine?
There are 5 syllables in the word norepinephrine.How to pronounce norepinephrine:
Definition of norepinephrine:
- norepinephrine (noun):
- noun. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses.
- a monoamine c8h11no3 that is a neurotransmitter in postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system and in some parts of the central nervous system, is a vasopressor hormone of the adrenal medulla, and is a precursor of epinephrine in its major biosynthetic pathway
Synonyms for norepinephrine:
monoamine neurotransmitter
noradrenaline
pressor
vasoconstrictive
vasoconstrictor
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