gabapentinoid en · NOUN
Etymology
From gabapentin + -oid.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gabapentinoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |