reuptake

noun

re·up·take (ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk

: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse

Examples of reuptake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is prescribed for anxiety and depression, and can also be used to treat nerve pain for people with diabetes, the Mayo Clinic notes. —

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024 Currently, non-stimulant options are limited to mainly norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. —

New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024 Treatment for narcolepsy typically includes medications such as stimulants, dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (DNRIs), histamine-3 (H3) receptor antagonists/inverse agonists, and antidepressants. —

Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024 SSRIs work by blocking the brain’s reuptake of serotonin — a natural chemical that regulates bodily functions including mood. —

Laura Paddison, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reuptake