adrenalone
|a-dren-a-lone|
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/əˈdrɛnəˌloʊn/
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/əˈdrɛnəˌləʊn/
synthetic vasoconstrictor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenalone' originates from the combination of 'adrenal' referring to the adrenal glands and the suffix '-one' indicating a ketone group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'adrenalone' was coined in the 20th century as a synthetic compound name.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was developed as a chemical compound for medical use, and its meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic compound used in medicine to constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure.
Adrenalone is often used in emergency medicine to manage hypotension.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 01:21