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gamma-aminobutyric acid

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gam·ma-a·mi·no·bu·tyr·ic acid  (gm--mn-by-tîrk, -m-)
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]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the full name for GABA
gamma-aminobutyric acid  (gm--mn-by-tîrk, -m-)
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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