Epinefrina (en. Epinephrine)

[epinefɾina]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A chemical substance produced by the adrenal glands, also known as adrenaline.

Epinephrine is used in emergency situations to treat severe allergic reactions.

La epinefrina se utiliza en situaciones de emergencia para tratar reacciones alérgicas graves.

Secretion that influences the regulation of blood pressure and heart rate.

An increase in epinephrine levels can lead to an increase in heart rate.

Un aumento en los niveles de epinefrina puede provocar un aumento en la frecuencia cardíaca.

Derived from the Greek 'epi-' (upon) and 'nephros' (kidney), referring to its production in the adrenal glands.

epinephrine in emergencies

Use of epinephrine in critical situations to save lives.

epinefrina en emergencias

increase epinephrine

Increase of the body's response to stress or danger.

aumentar la epinefrina

secretion of epinephrine

Release of this hormone into the bloodstream.

secreción de epinefrina

adrenaline

Another way to refer to epinephrine, especially in contexts of excitement or danger.

adrenalina

hormones

Chemical substances that regulate many body functions.

hormonas

neurotransmitters

Molecules that transmit signals in the nervous system.

neurotransmisores

Energy rush

I felt an energy rush thanks to the epinephrine released during exercise.

Sentí un subidón de energía gracias a la epinefrina liberada durante el ejercicio.

Spark

That moment of adrenaline was pure spark in the competition.

Ese momento de adrenalina fue pura chispa en la competencia.