norepinephrine

One entry found for norepinephrine.

Main Entry: nor·epi·neph·rine
Pronunciation: 'nor-"e-p&-'ne-fr&n
Function: noun
: a monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₃ that is a neurotransmitter in postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system and in some parts of the central nervous system, is a vasopressor hormone of the adrenal medulla, and is a precursor of epinephrine in its major biosynthetic pathway