re-uptake

re-up·take

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uhp-teyk]
- /reɪ ˈʌpˌteɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey uhp-teyk]
- /reɪ ˈʌpˌteɪk/

Definition of re-uptake word

noun re-uptake the process by which the presynaptic terminal of a neuron reabsorbs and recycles the molecules of neurotransmitter it has previously secreted in conveying an impulse to another neuron. 1

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Origin of re-uptake

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Re-uptake

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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re-uptake popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.