gamma-aminobutyric acid
GABA.
Origin of gamma-aminobutyric acid
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British Dictionary definitions for gamma-aminobutyric acid
/ (ˌɡæməəˌmiːnəuːbjʊˈtɪrɪk) /
the full name for GABA
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Scientific definitions for gamma-aminobutyric acid
[ găm′ə-ə-mē′nō-byōō-tîr′ĭk, -ăm′ə- ]
An amino acid occurring in the brain as a neurotransmitter that acts to inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses. Certain antianxiety drugs, called benzodiazepines, mimic the actions of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Chemical formula: C4H9NO2.
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