CEFR C1

metanephrine

noun

Meaning

A metabolite of the hormone epinephrine, produced when the body breaks down epinephrine and norepinephrine. It is often measured in the urine to diagnose and monitor certain medical conditions, such as pheochromocytoma.

Examples

The doctor ordered a test to measure the patient's metanephrine levels in their urine.
Elevated metanephrine levels can indicate the presence of a tumor that produces excess hormones.

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metanephrine (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtəˈnɛfrɪn/

Definition

Examples

The doctor ordered a test to measure the patient's metanephrine levels in their urine.
Elevated metanephrine levels can indicate the presence of a tumor that produces excess hormones.

How to Use metanephrine

metanephrine levels (collocation): the amount of metanephrine present in a sample — "The doctor checked the patient's metanephrine levels to diagnose the condition."
metanephrine test (collocation): a medical test that measures metanephrine levels — "The patient underwent a metanephrine test to determine the cause of their symptoms."

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