Gabapentinoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gabapentinoid is a noun meaning Any of a class of drugs that are derivatives of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), acting to block the α₂δ subunit (gabapentin receptor) of the voltage-dependent calcium channel.
Meaning
Any of a class of drugs that are derivatives of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), acting to block the α₂δ subunit (gabapentin receptor) of the voltage-dependent calcium channel.
Word Forms
- gabapentinoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gabapentenoid, gabapentin, gabapentine, gabazine, progabide, vigabatrin.
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