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dopaminergic

American

[doh-puh-mi-nur-jik] / ˌdoʊ pə mɪˈnɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry.

activated by or sensitive to dopamine.

Etymology

Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic

Example Sentences

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The mice developed key features associated with Parkinson's disease, including damage to dopaminergic neurons, increased brain inflammation, movement problems, and greater buildup of alpha-synuclein, a protein closely tied to disease progression.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

A second, higher-resolution projection targets the midbrain with added precision and pinpoints dopaminergic neurons.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

This finding may be especially important given that axial symptoms, such as gait or postural stability problems, typically do not respond well to DBS and existing dopaminergic therapies, such as levodopa.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

"Moreover, cells activated via the FZD5 receptor closely resemble dopaminergic neurons of natural origin."

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

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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