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neurotransmission

neurotransmission

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A process in which nerve cells send chemical or electrical signals to each other
  • noun
  • /ˌnjʊəroʊtrænzˈmɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: neurotransmisión
  • During neurotransmission, neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and bind to receptors on another.

It does cross the blood brain barrier and helps with neurotransmission and with your mood.

Examples

  • The neurotransmission hypothesis of mental disorder shares its organicist preconception with studies of genetic transmission of the (as yet) unknown cause of psychiatric disorders.

    Academic text (1995)

  • It does cross the blood brain barrier and helps with neurotransmission and with your mood.

    KenDBerryMD

  • I suppose the movement you're talking about, and the meta-commentary, has to do with the moving spark, the neurotransmission between the conscious and whatever we want to call that which is un: the dream, the subconscious, the imagination, inspiration.

    Blog text (28)

  • This bi-directionality allows for a systems approach whereby behavior can causally affect neurotransmission and vice versa (see Vingerhoets & Assies, 1991).

    Academic text (1995)

  • In turn, there was a notable link between increased methylation of NR3C1 and weakened cortisol response to a standardized neuro-endocrine challenge test that is designed to evaluate aspects of neurotransmission function.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Chemical neurotransmission is essential for brain function, allowing messages to be sent between neurons.

  • Researchers study the role of neurotransmission to understand how signals affect behavior and mood.

Surface Forms

neurotransmission singular
neurotransmissions plural

Morphology

neurotransmission = transmission (semi-transparent) = neuro + transmit + ion

The structure neuro- + transmission is clear, but the neuroscience sense is technical and not fully predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

The word neurotransmission joins neuro- ('nerve') and transmission ('sending across'), so picture nerves 'sending' messages to one another. That's why it means the process of nerve cells communicating by sending signals.