dopaminergic

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

adjective Biochemistry.

activated by or sensitive to dopamine.

Origin of dopaminergic

First recorded in 1970–75; dopamine + -ergic

Words nearby dopaminergic

doozie, doozy, dop, dopa, dopamine, dopaminergic, dopant, dopatta, dope, dope addict, dope fiend

Medical definitions for dopaminergic

dopaminergic
[ dō′pə-mə-nûr′jĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, involved in, or initiated by the neurotransmitter activity of dopamine or related substances.