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Definition of dopamine noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dopamine

noun

/ˈdəʊpəmiːn/

/ˈdəʊpəmiːn/

[uncountable]

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a chemical produced by nerve cells that has an effect on other cells
Word Origin1950s: blend of dopa and amine.

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