Meaning of CATECHOLAMINE

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
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	See Also:		Adrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine, hormone, internal secretion, noradrenaline, norepinephrine
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		One of a group of compounds having sympathomimetic action.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Any hormones (e.g. epinephrine) that affects the sympathetic nervous system and is a derivative of the steroid catechol, which is derived from the amino acid tyrosine.