Excitotoxicity
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Excitotoxicity is a noun meaning The continuous stimulation of a nerve cell by a neurotransmitter, especially by glutamates.
Meaning
The continuous stimulation of a nerve cell by a neurotransmitter, especially by glutamates.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glutamate, excitotoxity, exitotoxicity, neuroexcitotoxicity, excitotoxin, excitoneurotoxicity.
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