dopamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₂ that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin.

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dopamine dopamines

From DOPA (“dihydroxyphenylalanine”) + -amine. Unrelated to dope.

norepinephrine

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