adrenin
|a-dre-nin|
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/əˈdrɛnɪn/
hormone from adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenin' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adrenalis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'renalis' meant 'kidney.'
Historical Evolution
'adrenalis' transformed into the modern English word 'adrenin' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances related to the adrenal glands, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, also known as adrenaline.
The sudden scare caused a rush of adrenin in his system.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 02:21