CATECHOLAMINE Definition & Meaning

catecholamine

[kat-i-kol-uh-meen, -koh-luh-]

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noun

Biochemistry.

any of a group of chemically related neurotransmitters, as epinephrine and dopamine, that have similar effects on the sympathetic nervous system.

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noun

any of a group of hormones that are catechol derivatives, esp adrenaline and noradrenaline

catecholamine

Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of catecholamine¹

First recorded in 1950–55; catechol + -amine

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of catecholamine¹

C20: from _catechu + _-ol ¹ + _amine

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More pharmacological discoveries followed, including the first tricyclic antidepressants — drugs that reduce the absorption of neurotransmitters called catecholamines.

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The small, bubbly-looking orange adrenal gland sits atop each kidney and makes adrenaline and substances called catecholamines.

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Like dopamine, these neurotransmitters are all catecholamines, and he took a gamble that the drug might also help get rid of the excessive dopamine in the brains of these young people with VCFS.

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Ongoing elevated levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol and catecholamines, are thought to mediate this wear and tear and aggravate tissue damage.

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Under the umbrella of catecholamines are hormones, including adrenaline, epinephrine noradrenaline and norepinephrine, Ewing-Garber said.

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catechol catechu

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