Adrenaline: meaning, definitions and examples
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adrenaline
[ əˈdrɛnəlɪn ]
chemical reaction
A hormone and neurotransmitter that prepares the body for intense physical activity by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supplies. It triggers the body's fight or flight response.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| adrenaline |
Commonly used in everyday language to describe a rush of excitement or fear. Often associated with adventure, sports, or stressful situations.
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| epinephrine |
Used in medical or scientific contexts. It is the technical term for adrenaline, particularly when discussing medication, treatments, or biological responses.
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Examples of usage
- His adrenaline surged as he prepared to jump out of the plane.
- She could feel the adrenaline pumping through her veins as she raced towards the finish line.
Translations
Translations of the word "adrenaline" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adrenalina
🇮🇳 एड्रेनालाईन
🇩🇪 Adrenalin
🇮🇩 adrenalin
🇺🇦 адреналін
🇵🇱 adrenalina
🇯🇵 アドレナリン
🇫🇷 adrénaline
🇪🇸 adrenalina
🇹🇷 adrenalin
🇰🇷 아드레날린
🇸🇦 أدرينالين
🇨🇿 adrenalin
🇸🇰 adrenalín
🇨🇳 肾上腺素
🇸🇮 adrenalin
🇮🇸 adrenalín
🇰🇿 адреналин
🇬🇪 ადრენალინი
🇦🇿 adrenalin
🇲🇽 adrenalina
Etymology
The word 'adrenaline' originated in the early 20th century, formed from 'ad-' (prefix meaning near or at) + 'renal' (related to the kidneys) + '-ine' (a suffix denoting a chemical substance). It was first identified and isolated in the adrenal glands in 1901 by Japanese-American biochemist Jokichi Takamine.