dopamine

BrE /ˈdɒpəmiːn/ AmE /ˈdɑːpəmiːn/

noun en → es

1 CHEMISTRY [noun] C1

a chemical substance that is made in the brain and has important effects on feelings, movements, and certain functions of the body

dopamina

Collocations levels of dopamine · dopamine production

  • Low levels of dopamine are linked to depression.

    Niveles bajos de dopamina están vinculados a la depresión.

2 PSYCHOLOGY [noun] C1

a neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation in the brain

dopamina (neurotransmisor)

Collocations dopamine release · dopamine pathways

  • The drug increases dopamine release in the brain.

    La droga aumenta la liberación de dopamina en el cerebro.