neurotransmission

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transfer of impulses between neurons.

Pronunciation

/ˌnʊɹoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnɝoʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnjʊəɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/ /ˌnjɔːɹəʊtɹænzˈmɪʃən/

Word forms

neurotransmission neurotransmissions

Etymology

From neuro- + transmission.

Synonyms

synaptic transmission

Derived words

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