Acetylcholine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acetylcholine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₂N⁺(CH₃)₃.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₂N⁺(CH₃)₃.
Example Sentences
Acetylcholine build-up in the body can be toxic.
Word Forms
- acetylcholines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include esterase, ach, n, acetylcholinesterase, cholinesterase, cholinoceptor.
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