neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌnu̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 
-tranz-,
ˌnyu̇r-
: a substance (such as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
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Next, in 1976, it was proposed that DMT might be a neurotransmitter, akin to serotonin and dopamine, that has a functional role in the body.
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Adequate protein intake is necessary to produce neurotransmitters, which transmit messages from one nerve cell to other nerve cells in the body.9
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Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.
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Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that supports numerous functions in the body.
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Adequate protein intake is necessary to produce neurotransmitters, which transmit messages from one nerve cell to other nerve cells in the body.9
When Is the Best Time To Have Protein and Coffee?
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that supports numerous functions in the body.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər
-tranz-
: a substance (as acetylcholine) that carries a nerve impulse from one neuron to another across a synapse
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər, -tranz-
: a substance (as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse see false neurotransmitter
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