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epinephrine

UK
/ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/
US
/ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/

Translations

epinephrinenoun
epinephrines
pl
The doctor administered epinephrine to the patient to treat the severe allergic reaction.
Le médecin a administré de l’adrénaline au patient pour traiter la réaction allergique grave.
Additional translations
épinéphrineTerme international utilisé surtout en contexte médical.
Synonyms
adrenalin
epinephrin
suprarenin
EPI
adrenaline
epinephrineadjective
more epinephrine
Comp.
most epinephrine
Super.
UK
/ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/
US
/ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "epinephrine injection").
adrénaliniqueMédecine.
The pharmacist prepared an epinephrine solution for the emergency kit.
Le pharmacien a préparé une solution adrénalinique pour la trousse d’urgence.
Synonyms
catecholaminergic
sympathomimetic
adrenalinic
adrenal
adrenergic

Definitions

epinephrinenoun
A hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism; also known as adrenaline.
The doctor administered epinephrine to the patient to treat the severe allergic reaction.
A medication used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions by relaxing the muscles in the airways and tightening the blood vessels.
She always carries an epinephrine auto-injector in case of an emergency allergic reaction.
epinephrineadjective
Relating to, containing, or involving epinephrine, especially when used before another noun.
The pharmacist prepared an epinephrine solution for the emergency kit.
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