metanephrine en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of meta- + epinephrine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A metabolite of epinephrine (adrenaline) created by the action of catechol-O-methyl transferase on epinephrine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metanephrines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |