MEDYMOLOGY
ARBOR VITAE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Adrenaline
Etymology:
L. ad: "to, towards, near" + L. renal: "related to the kidneys" + Middle English, -ine: "relating to", so named because it is a hormone coming from the adrenal glands, which lie on top of the kidneys.
Definition:
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine (the Greek name equivalent), is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands (namely, the adrenal medulla), which are situated on top of the kidneys. Adrenaline is involved in the sympathetic nervous system response, also known as the "fight-or-flight response".
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