How to Pronounce "norepinephrine"
word
ˌnɔːrəpɪˈnɛfrɪn
nor-uh-pi-NEF-rin
ˌnɒrəpɪˈnɛfrɪn
nor-uh-pi-NEF-rin
Definition
A chemical produced by the body that acts as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter, helping control alertness, attention, and the body's response to stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnɔːrəpɪˈnɛfrɪn
British English
ˌnɒrəpɪˈnɛfrɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nor-uh-pi-NEF-rin
UK
nor-uh-pi-NEF-rin
Listen in Context
Norepinephrine helps your body react to stress.
Doctors may give norepinephrine to raise blood pressure.
The brain releases norepinephrine when you are scared.
Low levels of norepinephrine can make it hard to focus or feel alert.