Dopamine
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Dopamine: A chemical involed in the transmission of nerve impulses.
Hyperdopaminergia: (hi-per-do-pah-min-er-gee-ah) Neurochemical condition of excess dopamine neurotransmission. Thought to partly underlie the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
D2 (Dopamine Type 2) Receptors: One of a number of receptor sites in the brain where antipsychotics have antagonist effects, to suppress the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Serotonin-Dopamine Antagonists (Sdas): (ser-o-to-nin do-pah-meen an-tag-o-nists) Also known as atypical antipsychotics. Unlike their predecessors, this newer class of medications treats both the positive and negative symptoms of . . . View Full Definition
L-Dopa: A chemical related to dopamine that is used in the treatment of Parkinsons disease.
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