Acetylcholine - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Acetylcholine :  (noun)

1: a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems

Based on WordNet 2.0

Acetylcholine :  Acetylcholine: A key chemical in synaptic cleft , the space between two nerve cells. Abbreviated ACh.



Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Acetylcholine

Geek2Nurse: @not_ratched @Neuropickle Yep. Benadryl blocks muscarinic Acetylcholine receptors in the CNS--anticholinergic effect relieves sx of EPS.
SperlyTriRunner: thinks my synapses have officially stopped firing.. or i ran out of Acetylcholine. no more anatomy tonight!
genderbitch: @spinningnuri @DDog: I'm torn. Caffeine, estrogen, chocolate or Acetylcholine?
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