dopamine

Meaning

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.

Translations

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/
Etymology

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

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