ALPHA (AMINOETHYL) 4 HYDROXYBENZENEMETHANOL
\ˈalfə ɐmˈɪnə͡ʊθˌa͡ɪl fˈɔː hˈa͡ɪdɹəksˌa͡ɪbnzənˌɛmɪθˌanɒl], \ˈalfə ɐmˈɪnəʊθˌaɪl fˈɔː hˈaɪdɹəksˌaɪbnzənˌɛmɪθˌanɒl], \ˈa_l_f_ə__ ɐ_m_ˈɪ_n_əʊ_θ_ˌaɪ_l__ f_ˈɔː h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌaɪ_b_n_z_ə_n_ˌɛ_m_ɪ_θ_ˌa_n_ɒ_l]\
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An alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic amine, biosynthesized from tyramine in the CNS and platelets and also in invertebrate nervous systems. It is used to treat hypotension and as a cardiotonic. The natural D (-) form is more potent than the L (+) form in producing cardiovascular adrenergic responses. It is also a neurotransmitter in some invertebrates.
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