Mesolimbic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mesolimbic is an adjective meaning (neuroanatomy) Relating to the middle part of the limbic system.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy) Relating to the middle part of the limbic system.
Example Sentences
“The mesocortical, mesolimbic, and nigrostriatal dopamine pathways are what the call the reward pathways, all right? They’re the ones that activate when we’re expecting or receiving a reward.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limbic, mesocorticolimbic, frontolimbic, temporolimbic, corticolimbic, ventrolimbic.
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