neuroactive steroid
neuroactive steroid · neuroactive steroids
Any of several steroids, synthesized in the myelinating glial cells, which alter…Any of several steroids, synthesized in the myelinating glial cells, which alter neuronal excitability through interaction with neurotransmitter-gated ion channels.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several steroids, synthesized in the myelinating glial cells, which alter neuronal excitability through interaction with neurotransmitter-gated ion channels.
Forms
plural: neuroactive steroids| Singular | neuroactive steroid |
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