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norepinephrine


n.

A hormone ( C8H11NO3 ) secreted by the adrenal medulla; it also serves as a neurotransmitter, released at synapses; called also noradrenaline . Chemically it is 2-amino-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanol . It is a precursor of epinephrine in the body.


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