metanephrine

Questions

What does metanephrine mean?

A metabolite of epinephrine (adrenaline) created by the action of catechol-O-methyl transferase on epinephrine.

Where does metanephrine come from?

Blend of meta- + epinephrine.

How to pronounce metanephrine

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