norepinephrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.

Pronunciation

/ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-norepinephrine.wav

Word forms

norepinephrine norepinephrines

Etymology

From nor- + epinephrine.

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