catecholamine

(noun)

any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland

Related Terms

  • adrenergic
  • corticosteroid
  • epinephrine
  • glucocorticoid
  • norepinephrine
  • adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • mineralocorticoid

Examples of catecholamine in the following topics:

  • Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

    • Norepinephrine is a catecholamine with multiple roles.
  • Hormonal Regulation of Stress

    • Epinephrine and norepinephrine are collectively called catecholamines.
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