Neurotransmitter
Pronunciation: /ˈnʊˌɹoʊˈtɹænsmɪtɝ/
Neurotransmitter (noun)
- A chemical released by nerve cells that carries a message to other cells across a tiny gap.
Examples
- A neurotransmitter carries a brain chemical signal between neurons.
- The body releases a neurotransmitter to send a brain chemical signal.