monoamine
/ˌmɑnoʊəˈmin/
noun
- A type of chemical in the brain that helps send signals between nerve cells and affects mood, sleep, and other functions.
- Doctors study monoamine levels in the brain to understand depression.
- Certain foods can affect the production of monoamines in the body.
- Serotonin is a monoamine that helps regulate mood and appetite.