norepinephrine
noun/ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/
Etymology From nor- + epinephrine.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.
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- Derived terms
- ethylnorepinephrine, norepinephrinergic, norepinephrinylation