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dopamine.

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.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/General-American
  1. 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.

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Where this word comes from

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

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