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teg·men·tal | \ teg-ˈmen-tᵊl 
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\Definition of tegmental
: of, relating to, or associated with an integument or a tegmentum
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Recent Examples on the Web 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.
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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.
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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.
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Brandon Keim, WIRED, "Animals and Love: Exclusive Excerpt From Exultant Ark," 16 June 2011
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tegmental
adjectiveteg·men·tal | \ teg-ˈment-ᵊl \
\Medical Definition of tegmental
: of, relating to, or associated with a tegmentum especially of the brain
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The first known use of tegmental was circa 1890
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