Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,781,414,180 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

dopamine

   Also found in: Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.04 sec.
do·pa·mine  (dp-mn)
n.
A monoamine neurotransmitter formed in the brain by the decarboxylation of dopa and essential to the normal functioning of the central nervous system. A reduction in its concentration within the brain is associated with Parkinson's disease.
[dop(a) + amine.]
dopamine [ˈdɒpəmɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a chemical found in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter and is an intermediate compound in the synthesis of noradrenaline. Formula: (HO)2C6(CH2)2NH2
[from d(ihydr)o(xy)p(henylethyl)amine]
dopamine  (dp-mn)
A monoamine neurotransmitter that is formed during the synthesis of norepinephrine and is essential to the normal functioning of the central nervous system. A reduction of dopamine in the brain is associated with the development of Parkinson's disease. Chemical formula: C8H11NO2.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dopamine - 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
Dopastat, Intropin
monoamine neurotransmitter - a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission
Translations
dopamine
n (Chem) → Dopamin nt


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
DOPAMINE HIGHS Installing microelectrodesjust outside neurons can illuminate the ways in which specific signal molecules influence behavior.
Cell surface stories: miniature electrodes probe diminutive domains by Cunningham, Aimee / Science News
Discuss with students what they know about the brain chemical dopamine: it is a neurotransmitter that causes feelings of pleasure when it binds with dopamine receptors in the brain.
Lesson plans for student activities by Junior Scholastic
That's when they first zeroed in on how a neurotransmitter, or chemical messenger, called dopamine relates to body motion--and subsequently, to PD (see Nuts & Bolts, p.
The fight of his life: boxing Great Muhammad Ali battles Parkinson's ... by Chiang, Mona / Science World
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.