cat·e·cho·la·mine (k t  -k  l -m n, -kô-)n. Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. |
catecholamine [ˌkætəˈkɒləˌmiːn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of hormones that are catechol derivatives, esp adrenaline and noradrenaline
[from catechu + -ol1 + amine]
| catecholamine (kt-kl-mn, -kô-) Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. |
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| Noun | 1. | catecholamine - any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect noradrenaline, norepinephrine - a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses Adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action |
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