Catecholamines

/ˌkætɪˈkoʊləmiːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of catecholamine; multiple chemical messengers in the body that regulate mood, attention, and stress responses.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of 'catecholamine' using the '-s' suffix, maintaining the compound structure of 'catechol' + 'amine.'

Kelly Says

When researchers talk about catecholamines, they're discussing the molecular basis of your personality—whether you're naturally anxious or calm, focused or distracted, partly comes down to how efficiently your brain produces and uses these chemicals.

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