dopaminergic Syllabification: (do·pa·min·er·gic)Pronunciation: /ˌdōpəmiˈnərjik/Definition of dopaminergic adjective Biochemistry releasing or involving dopamine as a neurotransmitter. Drugs with this effect are used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and some psychiatric disorders; some are subject to abuse. Origin: 1960s: from dopamine + Greek ergon 'work' + -icdopaminergic in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of dopaminergic in the British & World English dictionary
