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Neurotransmitter

neurotransmitter

noun noy-ro-trans-MIT-ter Rare
Body & Health Senses

Usage Note

Neurotransmitter are chemical messengers that cross synapses to transmit signals between neurons. Discussions of depression, anxiety, and medication frequently mention Serotonin and Dopamin as specific Neurotransmitter, making the general term recognisable.

Examples

"Antidepressiva erhöhen den Spiegel bestimmter Neurotransmitter im Gehirn."

Natural Translation

Antidepressants raise the level of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Literal Translation

Antidepressants raise the level certain neurotransmitters in-the brain.

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