sympathin
/ (ˈsɪmpəθɪn) /
noun
a substance released at certain sympathetic nerve endings: thought to be identical with adrenaline
Word Origin for sympathin
C20: from
sympath (
etic) +
-in
Words nearby sympathin
Medical definitions for sympathin
sympathin
[ sĭm′pə-thĭn ]
n.
A substance, such as norepinephrine, that diffuses into the circulation from the terminals of active sympathetic nerves and serves as a chemical mediator.