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腺素
Unverified wordxiànsù
Description
"腺素"不是单独用的词，它常常出现在别的词里面，比如"肾上腺素"。
"腺素" is not used alone; it often appears in other words, such as "肾上腺素".
这个词和身体里的"腺"有关系，"腺"会放出一些东西帮助身体工作。
This word is related to the body's "腺", which releases substances to help the body function.
Meanings
腺素xiànsù
gland secretion; hormone-like substance (bound form)
肾上腺素让人心跳变快。
Adrenaline makes the heart beat faster.
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Notes
- Etymology
腺 'gland' + 素 'element/substance'; a bound morpheme used in compounds like 肾上腺素 (adrenaline).
- Nuance
rarely stands alone; learners more often meet the full word 肾上腺素 or 激素.
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