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dopamine
Definition:
(nou) a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
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Is the dopamine activity the cause or the effect of the psychosis
It increases serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain.
The role of dopamine in depression is seriously undervalued.
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Common mistakes of dopamine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "do-ˈpa-mine". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdoʊ.pə.miːn" (US) and "ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce "dopamine" as "doe-puh-meen" instead of "ˈdoʊ.pə.miːn" (US) or "ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn" (UK). This changes the vowel sounds in the first and last syllables. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds in each syllable.
- Ending pronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "meen" instead of "miːn". This can lead to saying "doe-puh-meen". The correct pronunciation is "miːn" in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying the last syllable clearly as "miːn".
- Syllable omission: Some might drop the middle syllable, saying "doe-min" instead of "ˈdoʊ.pə.miːn" (US) or "ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn" (UK). Omitting syllables can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Break the word into three clear syllables: "do-pa-mine".
- Misidentifying "o" sound: The "o" in "dopamine" is often mispronounced as "aw" or "oh." The correct sound is a more neutral "o" as in "doe" (ˈdoʊ) for US and "doh" (ˈdəʊ) for UK. Tip: Practice the "o" sound to ensure clarity.