| NOUN | substance | GABA, gamma aminobutyric acid | an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system |
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| Sounds | gaa'bah | |
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| Rhymes | amoeba ... Yoruba: 29 rhymes with bah... | |
| Meaning | An amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. | |
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| Synonym | gamma aminobutyric acid | |
| Broader | amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid | organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group |
| neurotransmitter | A neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse | |
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