neurotransmitter

UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊtrænsˈmɪtə/
US
/ˌnʊroʊtrænˈsmɪtər/

Translations

neurotransmitternoun
neurotransmitters
pl
UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊtrænsˈmɪtə/
US
/ˌnʊroʊtrænˈsmɪtər/
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in how we feel pleasure.
Допамин - это нейротрансмиттер, который играет роль в том, как мы ощущаем удовольствие.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood and social behavior.
Серотонин - это нейромедиатор, который влияет на настроение и социальное поведение.
Synonyms
signal molecule
brain chemical
chemical messenger
neurotransmitteradjective
more neurotransmitter
Comp.
most neurotransmitter
Super.
UK
/ˌnjʊərəʊtrænzˈmɪtə/
US
/ˌnʊroʊtrænzˈmɪtər/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "neurotransmitter release"

Definitions

neurotransmitternoun
A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in how we feel pleasure.
A molecule released by neurons to send signals to other neurons or cells.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood and social behavior.
neurotransmitteradjective
Relating to or involving neurotransmitters.
The study focused on neurotransmitter pathways in the brain.