neuroactive
- noun
- /ˌnʊroʊˈæktɪv/
- Specialized
:
neuroactivo
- Researchers are studying a new neuroactive to treat memory loss in elderly patients.
Examples
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The effects of the neuroactive were observed in the brain scans of volunteers.
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Before approval, every neuroactive must undergo strict safety testing.
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The new drug is a neuroactive compound.
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Many neuroactive substances can alter mood.
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The effects of the neuroactive were observed in the brain scans of volunteers.
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Before approval, every neuroactive must undergo strict safety testing.
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Many neuroactive substances can alter mood.
Synonyms
3
7.2
A chemical in the brain or nerves that changes how they work
How Psychotropic
- Specialized
9
8.8
- Specialized
6
7.4
- Specialized
4
2.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
neuroactive = neuroactive (semi-transparent) = neuro + active
This noun is a converted use of the adjective 'neuroactive', so the form is unchanged and the meaning is still fairly compositional.
Etymology
Neuroactive is made of the part neuro- meaning 'nerve', seen in neuron, and active meaning 'acting'. So a neuroactive as a noun is literally 'something that acts on the nerves', like a chemical or drug that changes brain or nerve activity.