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biogenic amine

biogenic amine

any of a group of amines that affect bodily processes and nervous system functioning. Biogenic amines are divided into subgroups (e.g., catecholamines, indoleamines) and include the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, histamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

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