adrenine
|a-dre-nine|
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/əˈdrɛnɪn/
hormone from adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adrenalis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'renalis' meant 'kidney.'
Historical Evolution
'adrenalis' transformed into the French word 'adrénaline,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adrenine' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the adrenal glands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, also known as epinephrine.
The doctor administered adrenine to treat the patient's allergic reaction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 02:36