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dopaminergic

[doh-puh-mi-nur-jik]
adjective Biochemistry.
  1. activated by or sensitive to dopamine.
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Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic
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dopaminergic

(dō′pə-mə-nûr′jĭk)
adj.
  1. Relating to, involved in, or initiated by the neurotransmitter activity of dopamine or related substances.
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