Glutamate
Medical term · G
A chemical messenger in the brain that may play a role in mood disorders and schizophrenia.
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Central (brain) fatigueA lack of concentration or alertness as well as a sense of lethargy and loss of motivation; involves the central nervous system.
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N-methyl-D-aspartame receptorA molecule on the surface of a brain cell that admits calcium when activated by the chemical messenger glutamate.
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NMDA receptorAbbreviation for the N-methyl-D-aspartame receptor, a molecule on the surface of a brain cell that admits calcium when activated by the chemical messenger glutamate.