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GAMMA AMINOBUTYRIC ACID

\ɡˈaməɹ ɐmˌɪnəbjuːtˈɪɹɪk ˈasɪd], \ɡˈaməɹ ɐmˌɪnəbjuːtˈɪɹɪk ˈasɪd], \ɡ_ˈa_m_ə_ɹ ɐ_m_ˌɪ_n_ə_b_j_uː_t_ˈɪ_ɹ_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of GAMMA AMINOBUTYRIC ACID

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an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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