norepinephrine

Norepinephrine (NE), also called noradrenaline (NA) or noradrenalin, is an organic chemical in the catecholamine family that functions in the brain and body as a hormone and neurotransmitter. The name 'noradrenaline', derived from Latin roots meaning 'at/alongside the kidneys', is more commonly used in the United Kingdom; in the United States, 'norepinephrine', derived from Greek roots having that same meaning, is usually preferred. 'Norepinephrine' is also the international nonproprietary name given ...