Meaning & use
epinephrine
A hormone and medication, also called adrenaline, that increases heart rate and opens airways during emergencies.
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Paramedics administered epinephrine immediately to counter the boy's severe allergic reaction.
People with serious allergies often carry an epinephrine auto-injector in case of exposure.
A note on using this word
Epinephrine is the scientific and medical name for what is commonly called adrenaline in everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
adrenaline
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