neuromodulator

UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊˈmɒdjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˌnjʊroʊˈmɑdʒʊˌleɪtər/

Translations

neuromodulatoradjective
UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊˈmɒdjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˌnʊroʊˈmɑdʒəˌleɪtər/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., neuromodulator therapy) to denote relation to neuromodulation or neuromodulators.
neuromodulatornoun
neuromodulators
pl
UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊˈmɒdjʊleɪtə/
US
/ˌnjʊroʊˈmɑdʒʊˌleɪtər/
The neuromodulator plays a crucial role in regulating mood and behavior.
Нейромодулятор играет важную роль в регулировании настроения и поведения.
Synonyms
chemical messenger
signal molecule

Definitions

neuromodulatoradjective
Relating to or designed to deliver neuromodulation or acting as a neuromodulator.
The clinic specializes in neuromodulator treatments for chronic back pain.
neuromodulatornoun
A substance, typically a neurotransmitter, that influences the activity of neurons in the brain by modulating their response to other neurotransmitters.
Serotonin acts as a neuromodulator, affecting mood and emotional responses.
A device or agent used in medical treatments to alter nerve activity, often used in pain management or neurological disorders.
The patient received an implantable neuromodulator to help manage chronic pain.