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Main Entry: sym·pa·thin
Pronunciation: 'sim-p&-th&n
Function: noun
: a substance (as norepinephrine) that is secreted by sympatheticnerve endings and acts as a chemical mediator
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sympathin sym·pa·thin (sĭm'pə-thĭn)
n.
A substance, such as norepinephrine, that diffuses into the circulation from the terminals of active sympathetic nerves and serves as a chemical mediator.

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