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Dopamine Hypothesis

Definition: The dopamine hypothesis is a theory in neuroscience that suggests an abnormal functioning of the dopamine system in the brain is linked to psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and addiction.

Usage:

As a noun:

1. The dopamine hypothesis proposes that excess dopamine activity in certain brain regions is responsible for the symptoms of schizophrenia.
2. Researchers have been testing the dopamine hypothesis to better understand the mechanisms underlying addiction.

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