Dopamine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dopamine is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) 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.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) 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.
Example Sentences
Epinephrine and dopamine are two other catecholamine transmitters.
“The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops that we have created are destroying how society works: no civil discourse, no cooperation, misinformation, mistruth. And it’s not an American problem. This is not about Russian ads. This is a global problem.”
Word Forms
- dopamines
Synonyms for dopamine
Depending on context, synonyms include DA.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dopaminergic, hydroxylase, striatal, catecholamine, monoamine, neurotransmitter.
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