CATECHOLAMINES
(noun)Definitions
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Catecholamines.
Catecholamines - as a noun
Any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrinehormoneinternal secretionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The levels of catecholamines in the blood increase during intense physical activity."
"Dopamine and epinephrine are examples of catecholamines."
"Patients with pheochromocytoma often have excessive levels of catecholamines."
"The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the release of catecholamines."
"The release of catecholamines leads to an increase in heart rate."
Word Game Points
Is CATECHOLAMINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catecholamines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CATECHOLAMINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is CATECHOLAMINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catecholamines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCATECHOLAMINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is CATECHOLAMINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catecholamines is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCATECHOLAMINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
