Both Uses of
adrenaline
in
Sycamore Row
- But before he got greedy, Jake took another walk around the office, his head spinning and his adrenaline rising.†
p. 31.9 *adrenaline = “fight or flight” stimulating hormone
- There is a rush of adrenaline each time the jury is led in and seated.†
p. 583.9
Definition:
“fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action)
Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.