NORADRENALINE
\nˈɔːɹɐdɹˌɛnəlˌɪn], \nˈɔːɹɐdɹˌɛnəlˌɪn], \n_ˈɔː_ɹ_ɐ_d_ɹ_ˌɛ_n_ə_l_ˌɪ_n]\
Definitions of NORADRENALINE
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a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
By Princeton University
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a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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