n. the hypothesis which postulates that a number of disorders (such as depression) result from a deficiency or excess in biogenic amines (e.g. norepinephrine). Thus, the solution is to check for abnormalities in the production, secretion, and metabolism of these amines.
BIOGENIC AMINE HYPOTHESIS: "Biogenic Amine Hypothesis supports the theory that there are certain mental and psychological disorders which originate from an imbalance in biogenic amines."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "BIOGENIC AMINE HYPOTHESIS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/biogenic-amine-hypothesis/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
