부신수질에서 분비되어 혈압을 높이고 심박수를 증가시키는 호르몬이자 약물.
A hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism, often used as a medication for allergic reactions.
예문:
"The doctor administered an injection of epinephrine to treat the patient's severe allergic reaction."
"Epinephrine is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or danger, triggering the fight-or-flight response."
"In emergency medicine, epinephrine is often used to restart the heart during cardiac arrest."