Meaning of the word norepinephrine in English

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norepinephrine

US /ˌnɔːr.ep.ɪˈnef.rɪn/
UK /ˌnɔː.rep.iˈnef.rɪn/
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Noun

a hormone that is also a neurotransmitter, involved in the body's 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose levels.

Example:
Stress can lead to an increase in norepinephrine levels.
Certain medications aim to regulate norepinephrine in the brain.