English dictionary: words starting with neurotr

noun

The transmission of nerve impulses between neurons or between a neuron and a muscle fibre or other structure.

Usage examples:

Alterations of neurotransmission that affect consciousness and behaviour

noun

A chemical substance which is released at the end of a nerve fibre by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, effects the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fibre, a muscle fibre, or some other structure.

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Cnidarians contain chemical synapses and release neurotransmitters, including biogenic amines and p…

noun

A chemical substance which is released at the end of a nerve fibre by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, effects the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fibre, a muscle fibre, or some other structure.

Usage examples:

Cnidarians contain chemical synapses and release neurotransmitters, including biogenic amines and p…

adjective

Relating to the growth of nervous tissue.

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Our study provides the first evidence of a strong increase of neurotrophic factors and receptors in…

noun

Originally: nutrition of nervous tissue (rare). later: = neurotrophism .

adjective

(of a virus, toxin, or chemical) tending to attack or affect the nervous system preferentially.

Usage examples:

Jc virus, a human neurotropic polyomavirus, is the etiologic infectious agent of this disease.