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adrenaline
noun adren·a·line \ə-ˈdre-nə-lən\
: a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion (such as excitement, fear, or anger) and that causes the heart to beat faster and gives the person more energy
Full Definition of ADRENALINE
: epinephrine —often used in nontechnical contexts <the fans were jubilant, raucous, their adrenaline running high — W. P. Kinsella>
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First Known Use of ADRENALINE
1890
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adrenaline
noun adren·a·line \ə-ˈdre-nə-lən\
Definition of ADRENALINE for Kids
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: excited energy <Skiing gave me a rush of adrenaline.>
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adrenaline
noun adren·a·line \ə-ˈdren-əl-ən\
Medical Definition of ADRENALINE
: epinephrine—recognized by the British Pharmaceutical Codex as the preferred name for epinephrine in Great Britain
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