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

Examples of dopamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Supports Mental Health Current evidence suggests that saffron's compounds crocin and safranal may help increase mood-boosting chemicals (such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) in the brain. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025

While the cause of RLS remains unknown, evidence suggests that it might be related to a problem with the neurotransmitter dopamine. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025

The mineral raises the release of serotonin and dopamine, two hormones that affect mood and well-being. —Kirstyn Hill, Health, 1 Oct. 2025

The researchers then added chemical sensors that could detect ions, such as sodium, and neurotransmitters like dopamine. —New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

dopa + amine

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dopamine

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Medical Definition

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