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catecholamine
noun cat·e·chol·amine \ˌka-tə-ˈkō-lə-ˌmēn, -ˈkȯ-\
Definition of CATECHOLAMINE
: any of various amines (as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) that function as hormones or neurotransmitters or both
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First Known Use of CATECHOLAMINE
1954
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catecholamine
noun cat·e·chol·amine \ˌkat-ə-ˈkō-lə-ˌmēn, -ˈkȯ-\
Medical Definition of CATECHOLAMINE
: any of various amines (as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) that contain a dihydroxy benzene ring, that are derived from tyrosine, and that function as hormones or neurotransmitters or both
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