neurotransmitter
1 of 1noun/ˌnʊroʊˈtrænsmɪtər/
Forms:neurotransmitters
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a chemical substance that transmits messages from a neuron to another one or to a muscle
- Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
- Problems with neurotransmitter levels can lead to neurological disorders.
- Endorphins act as neurotransmitters that relieve pain and induce pleasure.
- Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that affects sleep and mood.
- Neurotransmitters transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.