octopamine

English

Etymology

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

Noun

octopamine (uncountable)

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