Monoamine (Noun)
Meaning
A molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The neurotransmitter serotonin is a monoamine that plays a crucial role in regulating mood and appetite.
- Dopamine is a monoamine neurotransmitter that is involved in the brain's reward and pleasure centers.
- Monoamines such as norepinephrine and epinephrine are key players in the body's fight-or-flight response.
- Research has shown that certain monoamines, including serotonin and dopamine, are imbalanced in individuals with depression.
- The monoamine hypothesis of depression suggests that an imbalance of certain monoamines in the brain contributes to the development of the disorder.