"adrenaline," 1883, from epi- "upon" + Greek nephros "kidney" (see nephron) + chemical suffix -ine (2). So called because the adrenal glands are on the kidneys.
权威例句
1. The acute toxicity of isoproterenol is much less than that of epinephrine.
异丙肾上腺素的急性毒性比肾上腺素小得多.
2. Epinephrine is one of the most potent vasopressor drugs known.
肾上腺素是已知最强的升压药之一.
3. The addition of epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions produces vasoconstriction.
局麻药溶液中加入肾上腺素,使血管收缩.
4. Epinephrine is a powerful cardiac stimulant.
肾上腺素是一种强效心脏兴奋药.
5. Ventricular arrhythmias may follow the administration of epinephrine.