neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌnu̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmi-tər 
-tranz-,
ˌnyu̇r-
: a substance (such as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
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Approach goals activate the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with motivation and pleasure.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Low magnesium levels may contribute to all headaches by affecting neurotransmitter function and blood flow.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
As the name suggests, SNRIs work on two specific neurotransmitters: Serotonin and norepinephrine.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Orgasms trigger the release of endorphins, feel-good neurotransmitters that act as natural stress relievers.2 After reaching climax, stress hormone levels—including cortisol and adrenaline—decrease, helping relax your body and mind.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Low magnesium levels may contribute to all headaches by affecting neurotransmitter function and blood flow.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
As the name suggests, SNRIs work on two specific neurotransmitters: Serotonin and norepinephrine.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Orgasms trigger the release of endorphins, feel-good neurotransmitters that act as natural stress relievers.2 After reaching climax, stress hormone levels—including cortisol and adrenaline—decrease, helping relax your body and mind.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Neurotransmitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurotransmitter. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər
-tranz-
: a substance (as acetylcholine) that carries a nerve impulse from one neuron to another across a synapse
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neurotransmitter
noun
neu·ro·trans·mit·ter
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-tran(t)s-ˈmit-ər, -tranz-
: a substance (as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse see false neurotransmitter
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