neurotransmission

American  

[noor-oh-trans-mish-uhn, -tranz-, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ trænsˈmɪʃ ən, -trænz-, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of neurotransmission

First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + transmission

Example Sentences

Scientists have long known the gene for its role in neurotransmission, and many interacting proteins of Homer1 have appeared in genetic studies of attention disorders, but Homer1 itself had not previously stood out as a key driver.

From Science Daily

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

From Salon

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

From Salon

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

From Science Daily

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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