dopamine

do pa mine |ˈdōpəˌmēn ˈdoʊpəˌmin | ▶noun Biochemistry a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including epinephrine. [Alternative name: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethylamine; chem. formula: C 8 H 11 NO 2. ] ORIGIN 1950s: blend of dopa and amine .

dopaminergic

do pa min er gic |ˌdōpəmiˈnərjik ˌdoʊpəmiˈnərɪk | ▶adjective Biochemistry releasing or involving dopamine as a neurotransmitter. Drugs with this effect are used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and some psychiatric disorders; some are subject to abuse. ORIGIN 1960s: from dopamine + Greek ergon ‘work ’ + -ic .

dopamine

dopamine |ˈdəʊpəmiːn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biochemistry a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin. ●Alternative name: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethylamine; chem. formula: C 8 H 11 NO 2. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of dopa and amine .

dopaminergic

dopaminergic |ˌdəʊpəmiːˈnəːdʒɪk | ▶adjective Biochemistry releasing or involving dopamine as a neurotransmitter. ORIGIN 1960s: from dopamine + Greek ergon ‘work ’ + -ic .