Neuromodulator
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neuromodulator is a noun meaning (neuroscience) A substance other than a neurotransmitter, released by a neuron at a synapse and conveying information to adjacent or distant neurons, either enhancing or dampening their activities.
Meaning
(neuroscience) A substance other than a neurotransmitter, released by a neuron at a synapse and conveying information to adjacent or distant neurons, either enhancing or dampening their activities.
Word Forms
- neuromodulators
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neuromodulation, neuromessenger, neuromediator, neuroregulator, neuroimmunomodulator, neuroenhancer.
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