Neurotransmitter Definition & Meaning

neurotransmitter
noun
  1. a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse

"Neurotransmitter" in song lyrics

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  • "acetylcholine neurotransmitter"
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  • "adrenergic synapses release the neurotransmitter"
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