Dopaminergic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdow.pəmɪˈnɜː(ɹ)dʒɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dopaminergic is an adjective meaning Containing, involving, or transmitting dopamine; involving dopamine receptor agonism.
Meaning
Containing, involving, or transmitting dopamine; involving dopamine receptor agonism.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) Any substance that affects the production of dopamine or is a dopamine receptor agonist.
Example Sentences
The nucleus accumbens is one of the most studied nuclei in the dopaminergic system.
Word Forms
- dopaminergics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dopamine, dopaminal, octopaminergic, serotonergic, amphetaminic, catecholaminic.
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