tegmental

teg·men·tal | \ teg-ˈmen-tᵊl

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Definition of tegmental

: of, relating to, or associated with an integument or a tegmentum

Examples of tegmental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That first spark of attraction ignites a region buried deep inside the brain called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Are you in love or just high on chemicals in your brain? Answer: Yes," 14 Feb. 2020 Earlier studies had shown that specific nerve pathways leading to a structure known as the ventral tegmental area (VTA) were important for the aversive nature of the foot shock. — Robert Martone, Scientific American, "A Successful Artificial Memory Has Been Created," 27 Aug. 2019 It's produced in the ventral tegmental part of the brain and is released when a person expects or receives a reward of any kind. — Peter Dunn, Indianapolis Star, "Pete the Planner: Money-related mental illness is no joking matter," 23 Aug. 2017 For instance, when a male zebra finch sings a courtship song to a female, nerve cells in a part of his brain called the ventral tegmental area become activated. — Brandon Keim, WIRED, "Animals and Love: Exclusive Excerpt From Exultant Ark," 16 June 2011

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“Tegmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tegmental. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.

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