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monoamine

/mɒnəʊˈeɪmiːn/

Meanings
noun
Any compound having a single amino functional group, especially a neurotransmitter.

Examples :

"Serotonin, a crucial monoamine, helps regulate mood and sleep. "
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compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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helps noun

/hɛlps/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

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regulate verb

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

To dictate policy.

"The school board will regulate the dress code for students next year. "

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single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

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crucial adjective

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

"A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

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neurotransmitter noun

/ˈnʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/ /ˈnjʊroʊtrænzˌmɪtər/

Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

"When Maria felt happy after receiving good news, the neurotransmitter dopamine was released in her brain. "

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serotonin noun

/ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/

An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

"Exercise and spending time in nature can boost serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and a greater sense of well-being. "

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amino noun

/əˈmiːnəʊ/ /əˈminoʊ/

The amine functional group.

"The organic molecule contained an amino group, which gave it unique properties and allowed it to react with acids. "

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functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "