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neurochemical

/noor-oh-kem-i-kuhl, nyoor-/US // ˌnʊər oʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl, ˌnyʊər- //

神经化学,神经化学物质,神经化学品,神经科学

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to neurochemistry.
    • : affecting the nervous system.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a drug or other substance that affects the nervous system.

Examples

  • The neurochemicals in our brains affect how much pain we feel in our backs and how fast our hearts beat.

  • For all of us, these neurochemicals make us more attuned to the signals we use to understand each other’s behavior.

  • As their name suggests, SSRIs target the neurochemical serotonin, increasing its levels in synapses.

  • Methamphetamine use disorder also causes structural and neurochemical changes in the brain that can lead to severe health consequences or death.

  • The neurochemical serotonin is responsible for mood regulation, and it’s also a precursor to immune system function.

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