glutamatergic

adjective

glu·​ta·​ma·​ter·​gic ˌglüt-ə-mə-ˈtər-jik How to pronounce glutamatergic (audio)
: liberating, activated by, or involving glutamate
glutamatergic neurons
The drug, which activates glutamatergic circuits and inhibits GABA, appears to reduce craving in addicts.Constance Holden, Science

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“Glutamatergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glutamatergic. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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