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neurotransmission

neu·ro·trans·mis·sion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-trans-mish-uh n, -tranz-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ trænsˈmɪʃ ən, -trænz-, ˌnyʊər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo r-oh-trans-mish-uh n, -tranz-, nyoo r-]
    • /ˌnʊər oʊ trænsˈmɪʃ ən, -trænz-, ˌnyʊər-/

Definitions of neurotransmission word

  • noun neurotransmission the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse. 1
  • noun neurotransmission (neurology) The transfer of impulses between neurons. 1
See all 2 definitions of neurotransmission

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Origin of neurotransmission

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; neuro- + transmission

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Parts of speech for Neurotransmission

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neurotransmission popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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