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Neurotransmitter Common

Neurotransmitter has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse

2

Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

See Also
serotonin neuroligand autoreceptor neuromodulation presynaptic paraneuron antianalgesia neuroactive steroid
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
neurochemical
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epinephrine gamma aminobutyric acid acetylcholine
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