adenochrome

/ˌædɪnoʊˈkrōm/

Definitions

1. noun

A brown crystalline substance, C19H20O3, derived from the adrenal glands, used in the synthesis of adrenal corticosteroids.

“The chemist isolated a small amount of adenochrome from the adrenal extract to study its properties.”

Synonyms

  • adrenaline
  • epinephrine