| biogenic amine n. Any of a group of naturally occurring, biologically active amines, such as norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin, that act primarily as neurotransmitters and are capable of affecting mental functioning and of regulating blood pressure, body temperature, and other bodily processes. |
biogenic amine bi·o·gen·ic amine (bī'ō-jěn'ĭk)
n.
Any of a group of naturally occurring, biologically active amines, such as serotonin, that act primarily as neurotransmitters and are capable of affecting mental functioning.