Definition of CATECHOLAMINE (Meaning of CATECHOLAMINE), a 13 Letter Word



WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland

CATECHOLAMINE is a 13 letter word that starts with C.
	See Also:	Adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine, hormone, internal secretion, noradrenaline, norepinephrine

Medical Dictionary

	Definition:	One of a group of compounds having sympathomimetic action.

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	Any hormones (e.g. epinephrine) that affects the sympathetic nervous system and is a derivative of the steroid catechol, which is derived from the amino acid tyrosine.