dopaminergic

English

Etymology

From dopamine +‎ -ergic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌdow.pəmɪˈnɜː(ɹ)dʒɪk/
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Adjective

dopaminergic (not comparable)

  1. Containing, involving, or transmitting dopamine.
    The nucleus accumbens is one of the most studied nuclei in the dopaminergic system.

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Noun

dopaminergic (plural dopaminergics)

  1. (biochemistry) Any substance that affects the production of dopamine

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