도파민

dopamin
nounIntermediate dopamineLoanword from Englishdopamine
🏥Medicine
technical

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation in the brain.

운동은 도파민 분비를 촉진하여 스트레스를 줄입니다.

Exercise promotes dopamine release, reducing stress.

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Dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system and is involved in various neurological and psychological functions.

Collocations

도파민 분비dopamine release도파민 부족dopamine deficiency

Related Phrases

도파민 중독phrase
dopamine addiction

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In everyday Korean, '도파민' is often used to describe activities or experiences that boost mood or motivation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'dopamine', which itself comes from the chemical structure dihydroxyphenethylamine.

📝Usage Notes

In Korean, '도파민' is commonly used in both medical and colloquial contexts to describe the chemical's role in mood and motivation.

Word Breakdown

도파
derived from 'dopa'
prefix
+
from 'amine'
suffix
한영사전