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epinephrine
Definition:
(nou) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Examples:
The assay of glucagon and epinephrine with use of liver homogenates.
It is the ketone form of epinephrine.
In no way is epinephrine the common name.
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Common mistakes of epinephrine pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "ep-i-'nephrine" instead of "ˌep.ɪˈnɛf.riːn". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "ph": Some pronounce "epinephrine" with a hard "f", saying "ep-i-'nef-rin". Tip: The "ph" in "epinephrine" is pronounced as an "f" sound, so it should be "ˈnɛf".
- Omitting the final sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "ine", resulting in "epinephr". Tip: Ensure you articulate the final "ine" clearly, as it completes the word as "riːn".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the vowel in the second syllable, saying "ep-e-'nephrine". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable, pronounced as "ɪ" in "ˌep.ɪˈnɛf.riːn".
- Incorrectly blending syllables: Some pronounce it as "epin-ephrine", which can sound jumbled. Tip: Keep the syllables distinct, ensuring clear separation: "ˌep.ɪˈnɛf.riːn".