Pronunciation of 'Neurotransmitter'
The word 'neurotransmitter' refers to chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system. It is pronounced as 'ˌnʊroʊˈtrænsˌmɪtər' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'neurotransmitter' originates from the combination of 'neuro-' (relating to nerves) and 'transmitter' (a substance or device that transmits something). It was first used in the early 20th century in scientific contexts.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
Pronounced as 'NOO-roh-TRANS-mit-er'. 'NOO' as in 'new', 'roh' as in 'row', 'TRANS' as in 'transfer', 'mit' as in 'mitt', and 'er' as in 'her'.