acetylcholine-related
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/əˌsiːtɪlˈkoʊliːn rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/əˌsiːtɪlˈkəʊliːn rɪˈleɪtɪd/
related to acetylcholine
Etymology
'acetylcholine' originates from 'acetyl' and 'choline', where 'acetyl' is a chemical group derived from acetic acid and 'choline' is a nutrient that is part of the B-complex vitamin family.
'acetylcholine' was first identified in the early 20th century as a neurotransmitter.
Initially, it referred to the chemical compound itself, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to or involving acetylcholine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or involving acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.
The drug has acetylcholine-related effects on the brain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 03:07