neurotransmission en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌnɝoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ (General-American)
- /ˌnjʊəɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌnjɔːɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌnʊɹoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-wr̥ Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥der. Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron) Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-)der. English neuro- English transmission English neurotransmission From neuro- + transmission.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The transfer of impulses between neurons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neurotransmissions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
neurotransmissive · neurotransmitter
Synonyms
Translations (6)
hu ingerületvezetés (transfer of impulses between neurons) · hu ingerületáttevődés (transfer of impulses between neurons) · hu ingerületátvitel (transfer of impulses between neurons) · fr neurotransmission (transfer of impulses between neurons) · ko 신경전달 (transfer of impulses between neurons) · pt neurotransmissão (transfer of impulses between neurons)