Reuptake

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈəpˌteɪk/

Reuptake (noun)

  1. The process where brain cells absorb chemicals again after they have been released.

Examples

  • The reuptake of serotonin affects mood regulation.
  • Drugs can alter the reuptake of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Common collocations: serotonin reuptake, inhibit reuptake, reuptake process

Synonyms of Reuptake

Formal