Reuptake
Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈəpˌteɪk/
Reuptake (noun)
- 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