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adrenalin

/əˈdrenəlɪn/ /əˈdrenəlɪn/

Meanings
noun
Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

Examples :

"The sudden noise of the car crash released a surge of adrenalin, making my heart race. "
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sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

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epinephrine noun

/ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/

A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

"During a severe allergic reaction, doctors often use epinephrine to quickly raise blood pressure and open airways. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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heart noun

/hɑːt/ /hɑɹt/

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.

"My grandmother's heart is strong, despite her age. "

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crash noun

/kɹæʃ/

A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.

"After the lightning came the crash of thunder."

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noise noun

/nɔɪz/

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

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neurotransmitter noun

/ˈnʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/ /ˈnjʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/

Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

"When Maria felt happy after receiving good news, the neurotransmitter dopamine was released in her brain. "

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race noun

/ɹeɪs/

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

"The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others."

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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hormone noun

/ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

"The hormone adrenaline was released into her bloodstream, causing her heart to race as she prepared for the big presentation. "

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surge noun

/sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

"He felt a surge of excitement."