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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The Explorer—Driven By Dopamine Explorers are fueled by dopamine—that is, the neurotransmitter linked to reward, motivation and the pursuit of novelty.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Too much sugar can lead to insulin resistance, and even disrupt neurotransmitters that affect mood.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2024
These neurotransmitters are essential for enhancing mood and reducing depression and anxiety levels.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In-person shopping involves physical movement, which gets your blood flowing, can boost your energy, and triggers the release of feel-good neurotransmitters known as endorphins, Dr. Cummins says.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Too much sugar can lead to insulin resistance, and even disrupt neurotransmitters that affect mood.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2024
These neurotransmitters are essential for enhancing mood and reducing depression and anxiety levels.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
In-person shopping involves physical movement, which gets your blood flowing, can boost your energy, and triggers the release of feel-good neurotransmitters known as endorphins, Dr. Cummins says.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 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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