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neuromodulator
[ noor-oh-moj-uh-ley-ter ]
noun
- any of various substances, as certain hormones and amino acids, that influence the function of neurons but do not act as neurotransmitters.
Word History and Origins
Origin of neuromodulator1
Example Sentences
However, he added, "I persevered because I strongly suspected that there would be fascinating interactions between the dopamine and serotonin systems that were being missed by other studies that focused on only one neuromodulator at a time, and it turned out that this was exactly the case."
Singamaneni and the team stored octopamine, a neuromodulator involved in various functions, and released it on demand.
Our current study suggests the hormone is an important neuromodulator for improved reaction time.
A: Serotonin is a neuromodulator, a special kind of neurotransmitter that quickly broadcasts its message to a large fraction of the brain.
For instance, the neuromodulator dopamine seems to act as a global reward signal.
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