Adrenaline meaning

ə-drĕnə-lĭn
(biochemistry) An alternative name for epinephrine; the hormone and neurotransmitter.
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The definition of adrenaline is a hormone that causes your heart rate to speed up and gives you more energy.

Epinephrine is an example of adrenaline.

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Origin of adrenaline

  • From adrenal +"Ž -ine.

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Adrenaline Sentence Examples

  • She paused, the unfamiliar sensation a combination of adrenaline that made her blood quicken and electricity that made her skin tingle.

  • Adrenaline hit her as she realized this was not a drill.

  • Adrenaline spun through him, and he staggered up, ready to fight it off.

  • Adrenaline and battle lust reared once again.

  • Lana shoved herself back, ignoring the pain in her wrist as adrenaline flew threw her.

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