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Cell
dopaminergic neuron
do·pa·min·er·gic neu·ron
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Neurons
Definitions related to dopaminergic neurons:
  • (dopaminergic cell) A nerve cell that employs dopamine as its neurotransmitter.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Neurons whose primary neurotransmitter is DOPAMINE.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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