dopaminergic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of dopaminergic
Example Sentences
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A second, higher-resolution projection targets the midbrain with added precision and pinpoints dopaminergic neurons.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
The disorder harms midbrain dopaminergic neurons, which release dopamine to regulate movement and learning.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
Researchers around the world have been working to coax stem cells to differentiate into dopaminergic neurons, to replace those lost in patients living with Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
As happens in the human brain, the dopaminergic neurons of the midbrain organoid send out projections to the striatum and the cortex organoids.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
Apart from mediating the feeling of "reward," dopaminergic neurons also play a crucial role in fine motor control, which is lost in diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
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