norepinephrine \norepinephrine\ n. A hormone ({C8H11NO3}) secreted by the adrenal medulla; it also serves as a neurotransmitter, released at synapses; called also {noradrenaline}. Chemically it is 2-amino-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanol. It is a precursor of epinephrine in the body. Syn: noradrenaline. [WordNet 1.5] norethandrolone