peptidergic

adjective

pep·​tid·​er·​gic ˌpep-tīd-ˈər-jik How to pronounce peptidergic (audio)
: being, relating to, releasing, or activated by neurotransmitters that are short peptide chains
peptidergic neurons
peptidergic receptors

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“Peptidergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/peptidergic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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