HealthAugust 18, 2026
monoamine
MON-uh-uh-meen
Definition
A type of neurotransmitter, such as dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine, that is derived from an amino acid and plays a critical role in regulating brain activity.
Etymology
The term is a chemical compound word formed from 'mono-' (meaning one or single) and 'amine' (referring to a chemical derivative of ammonia). It was coined in scientific literature to categorize this specific class of nitrogen-containing signaling molecules.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the neurotransmitters that methamphetamine affects, specifically how the drug reverses their normal transport to flood the synapse and amplify brain signaling.
Graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review
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