dopamine

/ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/

UK: /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/

DOƱ · pəmin (2 syllables)

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Definition

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.

Etymology

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

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.”"