neurotransmission

[noor-oh-trans-mish-uhn, -tranz-, nyoor-]

noun

1. the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurotransmission¹

First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + transmission

Example Sentences

“The serotonergic system is an absolute focus, it’s just other aspects of the neurotransmission in the serotonin system that is gaining traction.”

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The excessively high neurotransmission that results produces the symptoms we know as epilepsy.

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Specifically, those that involve dysfunction in synaptic vesicle recycling and neurotransmission, says Kravčenko.

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Dr Piril Hepsomali, University of Reading, said: "We can eat ourselves well! Ultimately, we see that people who have an unhealthy diet -- high in sugar and saturated fat -- have imbalanced excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission, as well as reduced volume of grey matter in the frontal part of the brain. This part of the brain is involved in mental health issues such as depression and anxiety."

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"We have limited data on the potential long-term consequences on the developing brains of children when exposed to such compounds that impact the brain's neurotransmission. We also do not understand fully why some individuals have markedly adverse complications to psilocybin, known as 'bad trips,' that can lead to harm to the individual taking or others who may be victims of violent behavior."

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