Adrenalin

/ (əˈdrɛnəlɪn) /

noun

trademark a brand of adrenaline

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adrenal crisis, adrenalectomy, adrenal gland, adrenal glands, adrenal hypertension, Adrenalin, adrenaline, adrenal insufficiency, adrenalitis, adrenalize, adrenalized

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In Musselman's case, the thrill is probably less about money than the adrenalin rush of a wildly successful gamble.
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Adrenalin hits you and your mind starts working very, very fast.
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The local application of cocaine and adrenalin (see p. 573) is sufficient.
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The operation can be carried out painlessly and bloodlessly under cocaine and adrenalin.
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Every rustle of the pages seemed to release a fresh shot of adrenalin into his blood stream.
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The application of cocaine and adrenalin may allow of careful inspection of the septum.
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He could feel his spirits rise, his heart thump more rapidly, speeding the sudden flow of adrenalin through his body.
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Adrenalin

[ ə-drĕn′ə-lĭn ]

A trademark for a preparation of epinephrine.

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