Glossary

Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline

Noradrenalin·Also: Norepinephrin

Noradrenaline is one of the body's own messenger substances and a stress hormone that increases heart rate and blood pressure. It is also used as a medication to raise blood pressure that is too low in emergencies.

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