dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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There were initially no changes detected in brain structure, signaling or function of the dopamine neurons.
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 15 July 2025
New leads, new followers, new buyers, new traffic—the chase is constant, and the dopamine hit is real.
—Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
There were initially no changes detected in brain structure, signaling or function of the dopamine neurons.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Your problem may have to do with your dopamine levels.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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