do·pa·min·er·gic \¦dōpəˌmē¦nərjə̇k, -mə̇¦n-\adjective Etymology:dopamine (herein) + -ergic (herein) : relating to, participating in, or activated by the neurotransmitter activity of dopamine or related substances < a dopaminergic pathway in the nervous system > < dopaminergic activity >