Dopamine

dopamine /do·pa·mine/ (-men) a catecholamine formed in the body by the decarboxylation of dopa; it is an intermediate product in the synthesis of norepinephrine, and acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. The hydrochloride salt is used to correct hemodynamic balance in the treatment of shock and is also used as a cardiac stimulant.

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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. Also called 3-hydroxytyramine.

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Dopamine

A neurochemical made in the brain that is involved in many brain activities, including movement and emotion.

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dopamine (dōˑ·p·mēn),

n a neurochemical that supports fine motor activity, blood pressure, focus, inspiration, intuition, enthusiasm, and joy, among other functions.

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dopamine

(dō´pmēn´),
n a sympathomimetic catecholamine used in the treatment of shock, hypotension, and low cardiac output.

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dopamine

a compound, hydroxytyramine, produced by the decarboxylation of dopa; an intermediate product in the synthesis of norepinephrine. It is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; administered intravenously to correct hemodynamic imbalance in shock syndrome.

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dopamine agonist

used to terminate pregnancy. See bromocriptine, cabergoline.

dopamine ß-hydroxylase

enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine. A copper-containing mono-oxygenase requiring vitamin C (ascorbic acid).