neurotransmitter
[/ˈnjʊroʊˌtrænzmɪtər/ (US) or /ˈnjʊərəʊˌtrænzmɪtə/ (UK)]
nounmasculinepl: neurotransmitters
neurotransmissor
1. A chemical substance produced and released by a neuron that transmits signals across a synapse to another neuron or muscle cell.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in pleasure and motivation.
A dopamina é um neurotransmissor que desempenha um papel crucial no prazer e na motivação.
2. Any of various substances that relay nerve impulses across synapses in the nervous system.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, and appetite.
A serotonina é um neurotransmissor que afeta o humor, o sono e o apetite.
The term 'neurotransmitter' is a technical scientific term used identically in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It appears frequently in discussions about mental health, depression, anxiety, and ADHD treatment in both cultures. In Brazil, understanding neurotransmitter function has become increasingly important in popular discourse about mental health awareness and the use of psychiatric medications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
neurotransmitter imbalance
neurotransmitter dysfunction
neurotransmitter reuptake
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