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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Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
My body was addicted to a pattern of spiking dopamine, and my mind was addicted to the comfort of fitting in.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Eating fatty, salty, and sugary foods triggers a quick release of dopamine.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
This personalized menu of activities is designed to deliver a hit of dopamine to your system.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 12 Feb. 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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