peptidergic
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peptidergic — Referring to nerve cells or fibers that are believed to employ small peptide molecules as their neurotransmitter. [peptide + G. ergon, work] * * * pep·tid·er·gic .pep tīd ər jik adj being, relating to, releasing, or activated by neurotransmitters … Medical dictionary
peptidergic — pep·tid·er·gic … English syllables
peptidergic — ¦peptīd¦ərjik adjective Etymology: peptide + ergic (herein) : being, relating to, releasing, or activated by neurotransmitters that are short peptide chains … Useful english dictionary
peptidergic fibers — nerve fibers that secrete neuropeptides as neurotransmitters. Cf. aminergic f s … Medical dictionary
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