Epinephrine

Pronunciation: /ɛˈpɪnɪˌfrin/

Definitions of epinephrine

noun a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced by the adrenal glands and is involved in the body's 'fight or flight' response

Example Sentences

A1 Epinephrine is a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions.

A2 If someone is experiencing an anaphylactic shock, they may need to use an epinephrine auto-injector.

B1 It is important for individuals with severe allergies to always carry an epinephrine pen with them.

B2 Medical professionals often administer epinephrine to patients in cardiac arrest to help restart their heart.

C1 The dosage of epinephrine administered in emergency situations must be carefully monitored to avoid complications.

C2 Researchers are studying the potential long-term effects of repeated use of epinephrine on the cardiovascular system.

Examples of epinephrine in a Sentence

formal Epinephrine is commonly used in emergency medicine to treat severe allergic reactions.

informal My doctor prescribed me an epinephrine auto-injector in case I have a bad reaction to a bee sting.

slang I always make sure to carry my epi-pen with me just in case I need to use some epinephrine.

figurative In times of extreme stress, our bodies release epinephrine to help us react quickly.

Grammatical Forms of epinephrine

• past tense: epinephrine
• plural: epinephrines
• comparative: more epinephrine
• superlative: most epinephrine
• present tense: epinephrine
• future tense: will epinephrine
• perfect tense: have epinephrined
• continuous tense: is epinephrining
• singular: epinephrine
• positive degree: epinephrine
• infinitive: to epinephrine
• gerund: epinephrining
• participle: epinephrined

Origin and Evolution of epinephrine

First Known Use: 1898 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'epinephrine' originated from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'nephros' meaning 'kidney'. It was first isolated from the adrenal glands located on top of the kidneys.

Evolution of the word: Originally known as 'epinephrine' in English, the word has also been referred to as 'adrenaline' in many countries. The term 'adrenaline' is more commonly used in British English while 'epinephrine' is predominantly used in American English. The usage of the word has evolved to become synonymous with the hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress and emergencies.