Adrenalin
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and blood pressure in response to “stress” or danger.
Synonyms & Variants
epinefrin
Used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.
hormon stres
An informal designation for epinephrine referring to its role in the body's stress response.
pacu jantung
An expression referring to the physiological effect of increased adrenaline.
zat pemicu
A descriptive term for a substance that triggers intense physical or emotional reactions.
gairah
Refers to the emotional aspect of an adrenaline rush.
tegang
Describes the sensation when the hormone is released.
pemicu
Often used with the word adrenaline in the phrase adrenaline trigger.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin combination of ad meaning “at” and renes meaning “kidneys”, referring to the adrenal gland's location. Historically, it was trademarked by Jokichi Takamine in 1901 as the first pure hormone isolated from an endocrine gland. In social contexts, the word's usage shifted from purely medical science to a psychological metaphor. It is frequently employed in formal and semi-formal settings to describe energy surges, extreme excitement, or the fight-or-flight response. Linguistically, it functions as a noun that triggers connotations of “bravery” or “tension” within adventure narratives.
Real-world Usage
Pelepasan adrenalin secara alami akan memicu peningkatan denyut jantung dalam situasi darurat.
English Translation
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