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n. Abbr. GABA

An amino acid, C₄H₉NO₂, that is not found in proteins, but occurs in the central nervous system and is associated with the transmission of nerve impulses.

gamma-aminobutyric acid [ˌgæməəˌmiːnəuːbjʊˈtɪrɪk]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the full name for GABA

gamma-aminobutyric acid (g

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An amino acid occurring in the brain as a neurotransmitter that acts to inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses. Certain antianxiety drugs, called benzodiazepines, mimic the actions of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Chemical formula: C₄H₉NO₂.

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gamma-aminobutyric acid (redirected from 4-aminobutanoic acid)

gamma-aminobutyric acid
(redirected from 4-aminobutanoic acid)