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dopamine

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As a noun, dopamine means 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.

Meanings of dopamine

2 meanings

noun

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

  2. A monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension

    Similar: Dopastat, Intropin

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noun: a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essen…
DopastatIntropin

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