Adreno-

Pronunciation: /ˈædɹənə-/

Adreno- (prefix)

  1. Used in medical words to show a link to adrenaline or the body’s stress-response chemicals.
  2. Used in medical words to show a link to the adrenal glands, which make hormones.

Examples

  • Adreno- receptors respond to adrenaline in the body.
  • The adreno- effect can increase heart rate during stress.