monoaminergic
/ˌmɑnoʊəˈmɪnərdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving nerve cells that use monoamines (like serotonin or dopamine) to send signals.
- Many psychiatric drugs target monoaminergic systems in the brain.
- Monoaminergic neurons play a key role in regulating mood and sleep.
- The monoaminergic pathway is important for understanding how antidepressants work.