monoamine

n. an amine that contains only one amine group, –NH₂. Monoamines include neurotransmitters such as the catecholamines norepinephrine and dopamine and the indoleamine serotonin. See also monoamine oxidase.

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December 18th 2024

perceptual segregation

the separation of one part of a perceptual field from the whole by physical boundaries or attention-diverting methods. See figure–ground.