neurochemical
Americanadjective
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of or relating to neurochemistry.
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(of a drug or other substance) affecting the nervous system.
noun
Etymology
Origin of neurochemical
Example Sentences
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"The disruption of acetylcholine signaling in the hippocampus is one of the earliest neurochemical changes in Alzheimer's disease," says Kanoski.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
When it comes to juicing neurochemical hits in the brain, the target of hatred doesn’t matter.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2024
He says a robust emotional response triggers the brain to synthesize the “feel-good” neurochemical oxytocin, intensifying activity in the vagus nerve, which connects the brain, gut and heart.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 30, 2023
Turns out, we also get important neurochemical releases when we disclose personal information, something enabled greatly by email, texts, or status updates on various sites.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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