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도파민

dopamin
noun★Intermediate— dopamineLoanword from English dopamine
🏥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.

💡

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

Synonyms

신경전달물질행복 호르몬

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
+
민
from 'amine'
suffix
한영사전

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