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The Dopaminergic Brain Nucleus That Has Been Linked More Than

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The dopaminergic brain nucleus that has been linked more than any other to the effects of addictive drugs is the nucleus __________.


Definitions:

Tom/o

A combining form meaning 'to cut' or 'section,' used in medical terms related to cutting or making incisions, as in anatomy or surgery.

Therm/o

A prefix related to heat, used in terms indicating a relation to temperature.

Lucent

Refers to an area on an imaging study that allows the passage of radiation, such as X-rays, appearing darker compared to surrounding tissues or structures.

Cobalt Treatment

A type of radiation therapy using gamma rays from cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

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