noradrenaline n 1: a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses [syn: {noradrenaline}, {norepinephrine}]
noradrenaline \noradrenaline\ n. Same as {norepinephrine}. Syn: norepinephrine. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
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