What is another word for acetylcholine?

Pronunciation: [ˈasɪtˌɪlkəlˌiːn] (IPA)

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in the nervous system, particularly in controlling muscle movement and cognitive function. There are several synonyms for this important molecule connected to the movement of muscles and nerves. Some synonyms for acetylcholine include Ach, choline acetyltransferase, and cholinergic neurotransmitter. Other synonyms for acetylcholine that are relevant in various scientific contexts include acetylcholinesterase, acetylcholine receptor, acetylcholine nicotinic receptor, and acetylcholine muscarinic receptor. Regardless of what it's called, the role of acetylcholine is critical in regulating communication between neurons in the brain and body, supporting healthy cognitive function, and allowing us to move through space and time.

Synonyms for Acetylcholine:

What are the hypernyms for Acetylcholine?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    neurotransmitter, Biogenic Amine, neurotransmitter substance.

What are the hyponyms for Acetylcholine?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Acetylcholine

There were two major drugs currently on the market, Exelon and Reminyl, that could relieve some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's by boosting the action of the brain chemical acetylcholine.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
It is a basic building material that the body uses to make acetylcholine, the most generalized neurotransmitter in the body.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon
The body's nerves are wrapped in fatty tissue that should be saturated with acetylcholine.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon

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