octopamine

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Etymology

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

Noun

octopamine (uncountable)

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