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epinephrine

noun

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

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11
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
PI
Scrabble score
18

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ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn

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noun

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

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