Adrenine

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛnəˌlaɪn/

Definitions of adrenine

noun a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.

Example Sentences

A1 Adrenaline makes your heart beat faster when you are scared.

A2 I felt a rush of adrenaline before going on stage to perform.

B1 Extreme sports like bungee jumping can trigger the release of adrenaline in your body.

B2 Athletes often rely on adrenaline to push themselves to their limits during competitions.

C1 The thrill of skydiving can cause a surge of adrenaline that is hard to replicate.

C2 Some people become addicted to the adrenaline rush they get from risky activities.

Examples of adrenine in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained how the release of adrenaline can affect the body's fight or flight response.

informal I always get a rush of adrenaline before going on a roller coaster.

slang I was so pumped full of adrenaline during the concert, I couldn't stop dancing.

figurative The adrenaline of competition fueled her drive to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of adrenine

past tense

adrenined

plural

adrenines

comparative

more adrenaline

superlative

most adrenaline

present tense

adrenines

future tense

will adrenaline

perfect tense

have adrenined

continuous tense

is adrenining

singular

adrenaline

positive degree

adrenaline

infinitive

to adrenaline

gerund

adrenalining

participle

adrenining

Origin and Evolution of adrenine

First Known Use: 1901 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adrenine' is derived from the Latin word 'ad-,' meaning 'near,' and 'renes,' meaning 'kidneys.' It refers to the adrenal glands located near the kidneys.
Evolution of the word: The term 'adrenine' was later replaced by 'adrenaline' in the early 20th century to reflect its stimulating effects on the body. The word has since become widely used in medicine and popular culture to describe the hormone that triggers the body's 'fight or flight' response.