Norepinephrine

Origin

From - + epinephrine.

Full definition of norepinephrine

Noun

1. (neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.

Related terms

• epinephrine

Synonyms

• noradrenaline

Hypernyms

• phenethylamine
• catecholamine