도파민
dopaminnoun★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.
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Dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system and is involved in various neurological and psychological functions.
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💡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'
prefix민
from 'amine'
suffix한영사전