neurotransmitter
(neu-ro-trans-mit-ter)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a biochemical substance; as acetylcholine or norepinephrine; that transmits or inhibits nerve impulses at a synapse
Example Sentence
Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that is involved in the control of pain perception.
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neurotransmitter
