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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The active principle of the adrenal glands, first isolated by a Japanese chemist, Takamine.

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  • noun a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

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