Definition: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter or brain chemical that is depleted in Parkinson's Disease. Most drugs that relieve Parkinson symptoms work by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.
Dopamine
From Patrick McNamara, Ph.D., for About.com
Created: May 22, 2009
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