1. relating to or involving noradrenaline (norepinephrine) as a neurotransmitter
Usage: medical; neuroscience

Examples

• The noradrenergic system plays a crucial role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.
• Researchers studied noradrenergic neurons in the brain stem.
• The medication works by blocking noradrenergic receptors.
• Noradrenergic pathways are important for attention and arousal.
• The scientist examined noradrenergic transmission in the nervous system.
• Certain antidepressants target noradrenergic activity in the brain.