neurotransmitter
US /ˌnʊr.oʊ.trænsˈmɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.trænzˈmɪt.ər/
名詞
神經遞質
a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure
範例:
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in how we feel pleasure.
多巴胺是一種在我們的愉悅感中起作用的神經遞質。
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Imbalances in neurotransmitter levels can affect mental health.
神經遞質水平失衡會影響心理健康。