catecholamine


cat·e·chol·amine

noun \ˌka-tə-ˈkō-lə-ˌmēn, -ˈk-\

Definition of CATECHOLAMINE

: any of various amines (as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) that function as hormones or neurotransmitters or both

First Known Use of CATECHOLAMINE

1954

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