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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And neuroscientists have learned from imaging studies how addiction takes over the brain’s reward center, hijacking dopamine pathways and robbing people of the ability to enjoy simple pleasures. 
Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Vibrant prints, all designed in-house, are at the heart of Tanya Taylor’s dopamine-inducing brand. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 This dopamine surge alone will keep me coming back. Michael Mcknight, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 The hormone connected to feelings of reward, dopamine causes people to want pleasurable experiences—or puzzles—again and again. Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2022 Nonstimulant medications used to treat ADHD in adults include atomoxetine, which increases the brain neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and bupropion, an antidepressant drug sometimes used to treat ADHD that increases both dopamine and norepinephrine. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Without dopamine, nerve cells have difficulty communicating with muscles. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Intense exercise helps release serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, all of which give you motivation and focus. Yec, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Again, even a little bit of physical activity and daylight boosts levels of dopamine and serotonin, another feel-good hormone, which can help perk you up. Cathryne Keller, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 See More
Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Vibrant prints, all designed in-house, are at the heart of Tanya Taylor’s dopamine-inducing brand. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 This dopamine surge alone will keep me coming back. Michael Mcknight, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 The hormone connected to feelings of reward, dopamine causes people to want pleasurable experiences—or puzzles—again and again. Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2022 Nonstimulant medications used to treat ADHD in adults include atomoxetine, which increases the brain neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and bupropion, an antidepressant drug sometimes used to treat ADHD that increases both dopamine and norepinephrine. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Without dopamine, nerve cells have difficulty communicating with muscles. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Intense exercise helps release serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, all of which give you motivation and focus. Yec, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Again, even a little bit of physical activity and daylight boosts levels of dopamine and serotonin, another feel-good hormone, which can help perk you up. Cathryne Keller, SELF, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
dopa + amine
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
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