dopaminergic UK /ˌdəʊ.pə.mɪˈnɜː.d͡ʒɪk/US /ˌdoʊ.pə.mɪˈnɝ.d͡ʒɪk/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Containing, involving, or transmitting dopamine; involving dopamine receptor agonism.The nucleus accumbens is one of the most studied nuclei in the dopaminergic system. noun1 •Any substance that affects the production of dopamine or is a dopamine receptor agonist. formsdopaminergics