synaptic transmitter
[/sɪˈnæptɪk trænzˈmɪtər/]
nounpl: synaptic transmitters
transmissor sináptico
1. A chemical substance released by a neuron that transmits signals across a synapse to another neuron or target cell
Dopamine is a synaptic transmitter that plays a crucial role in motor control and reward processing.
A dopamina é um transmissor sináptico que desempenha um papel crucial no controle motor e no processamento de recompensa.
2. Any neurotransmitter that facilitates communication between neurons at synaptic junctions
When synaptic transmitters bind to receptors, they can either excite or inhibit the receiving neuron.
Quando os transmissores sinápticos se ligam aos receptores, podem tanto excitar quanto inibir o neurônio receptor.
This is primarily a scientific and medical term used in neurobiology education and research in both Portuguese-speaking Brazil and Portugal. It is essential terminology in psychology, neuroscience, and pharmacology discussions. The term is standardized across international scientific communities but less commonly used in everyday conversation.
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