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Dopamine

/ˈdəʊpəmiːn/

A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.

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📖 Definitions of "Dopamine"

noun

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A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dopamine"

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Word	Definition
dopastatnoun	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
intropinnoun	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

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dopamine"

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Word	Definition
dopastatnoun	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
intropinnoun	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
dopaminergicnoun	(biochemistry) Any substance that affects the production of dopamine or is a dopamine receptor agonist.
hydroxylasenoun	(biochemistry) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of compounds by the introduction of hydroxyl groups.
striatal	(biology) Pertaining to the corpus striatum.
catecholaminenoun	(biochemistry) Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
monoaminenoun	(chemistry, biochemistry) Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.
neurotransmitternoun	(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.
neuromodulatornoun	(neuroscience) A substance other than a neurotransmitter, released by a neuron at a synapse and conveying information to adjacent or distant neurons, either enhancing or dampening their activities.
danoun	(slang, Russianism) Yes; an affirmative response.
3noun	Replaces the letter E/e in leetspeak.
feelgood	Alternative spelling of feel-good. [Creating a feeling of happiness.]
pleasurenoun	(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
motivationnoun	An incentive or reason for doing something.
rewardnoun	Something of value given in return for an act.
catecholnoun	(organic chemistry) The biologically important diphenol ortho-dihydroxy benzene; isomeric with hydroquinone and resorcinol.
pihnoun	(obstetrics) Initialism of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
prolactostatinnoun	(biochemistry) dopamine, when regarded as a regulator of prolactin secretion
levodopanoun	(biochemistry, pharmacology) Alternative form of ʟ-dopa. [(biochemistry, pharmacology) The levorotatory form of dopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease.]
l-dopanoun	(biochemistry) Alternative form of ʟ-dopa. [(biochemistry, pharmacology) The levorotatory form of dopa, used to treat Parkinson's disease.]