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.
Synonyms
Intropin
Dopastat
3-hydroxytyramine
acquist
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/
Etymology
From DOPA (“dihydroxyphenylalanine”) + -amine. Unrelated to dope.
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