NMDA

noun

ˌen-(ˌ)em-(ˌ)dē-ˈā 

: a synthetic amino acid C₅H₉NO₄ that binds selectively to a subset of glutamate receptors on neurons where the binding of glutamate results in the opening of calcium channels

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These options include: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Anti-amyloid treatments N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonists Orexin receptor antagonists Atypical antipsychotics23 The following table summarizes the uses and side effects of different dementia medications. —Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

N-methyl-D-aspartate

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

NMDA

noun

ˌen-(ˌ)em-(ˌ)dē-ˈā 

: a synthetic amino acid C₅H₉NO₄ that binds selectively to a subset of glutamate receptors on neurons where the binding of glutamate results in the opening of calcium channels

called also N-methyl-D-aspartate