catécholamine

Definitions of catécholamine
  1. noun
    any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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    types:
    adrénaline
    a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
    type of:
    hormone
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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