epinephrine
3 synonyms for epinephrine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The medical name for adrenaline — a hormone released by the adrenal glands during stress that speeds up the heart and boosts energy, also used as an emergency medicine.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Adrenalin
epinephrin
How to use epinephrine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
epinephrine injection
epinephrine auto-injector
Etymology
From Greek epi- ("upon") + nephrós ("kidney") + the chemical suffix -ine — literally "upon the kidney," describing where the adrenal glands sit.
Full origin of epinephrine →Frequently asked questions
What does “epinephrine” mean?
The word “epinephrine” means the medical name for adrenaline — a hormone released by the adrenal glands during stress that speeds up the heart and boosts energy, also used as an emergency medicine. In plain terms, the scientific/medical term for adrenaline, the "fight or flight" hormone.
How do you pronounce “epinephrine”?
“Epinephrine” is pronounced ehp-ih-NEH-frihn (/ˌɛp.ɪˈnɛ.fɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “epinephrine” in a sentence?
Here is “epinephrine” used in a sentence: “Paramedics gave the patient an injection of epinephrine to restart his heart.”
What part of speech is “epinephrine”?
“Epinephrine” is a noun.
Where does the word “epinephrine” come from?
The word “epinephrine” comes from Greek. From Greek epi- ("upon") + nephrós ("kidney") + the chemical suffix -ine — literally "upon the kidney," describing where the adrenal glands sit.
