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Definition of Noradrenaline

1. Noun. A catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses.

Definition of Noradrenaline

1. Noun. (British) The compound norepinephrine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Noradrenaline

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Medical Definition of Noradrenaline

1. Catecholamine neurohormone, the neurotransmitter of most of the sympathetic nervous system (of so called adrenergic neurons): binds more strongly to _ adrenergic receptors. Stored and released from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. (13 Nov 1997)

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Literary usage of Noradrenaline

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Similarly, exogenously administered (-)noradrenaline was an effective ... In addition, the present results suggest that ATP and (3H)noradrenaline may not be ..."

2. Cocaine Use in America: Epidemmiologic and Clinical Perspectives edited by Nicholas J. Kozel, Edgar H. Adams (1996)
"Muscholl, E., Effect of cocaine and related drugs on the uptake of noradrenaline by heart and spleen. Br J Pharmacol Chemother 16:352-359, 1961. ..."

3. Molecular Neurobiology: Proceedings of the 2nd NIMH Conference by Steven Zalcman (1995)
"Forscher, P.; Oxford, GS; and Schulz, D. noradrenaline modulates calcium channels in avian dorsal root ganglion cells through tight receptor-channel ..."

4. Mineral Requirements for Military Personnel: Levels Needed for Cognitive And by Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (2006)
"Chronic stress increases serotonin and noradrenaline in rat brain and ... autoimmune processes: Potential relevance of noradrenaline-induced apoptosis. ..."

5. Ascension Or Never-Ever Land!: Blue Beam Flight School by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"has reportedly told select lawmakers Clinton shows every sign of severe neurotransmitter depletion, affecting primarily noradrenaline and dopamine. ..."

6. Nicotine in Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products Is a Drug and These edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Nicotine-induced increases of noradrenaline turnover in discrete noradrenaline nerve terminal systems of the hypothalamus and the median eminence of the rat ..."

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