octopamine

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noun

An aromatic amine, 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxy-ethyl)phenol, related to noradrenaline, having similar characteristics to dopamine.

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Meanings

nounoctopamine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryAn aromatic amine, 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxy-ethyl)phenol, related to noradrenaline, having similar characteristics to dopamine.

Origin

From oct(opus) + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”), because it was isolated from an octopus's salivary gland.

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APA

octopamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octopamine

MLA

“octopamine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octopamine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “octopamine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octopamine.

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