"octopamine" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From oct(opus) + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”), because it was isolated from an octopus's salivary gland. Etymology templates: {{af|en|octopus|-opamine|alt1=oct(opus)|t2=dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative}} oct(opus) + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} octopamine (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry, pharmacology) An aromatic amine, 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxy-ethyl)phenol, related to noradrenaline, having similar characteristics to dopamine. Wikipedia link: octopamine Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Hormones, Neurotransmitters, Pharmaceutical drugs
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