Usage Note
Neurotransmitter are chemical messengers that cross synapses to transmit signals between neurons. Discussions of depression, anxiety, and medication frequently mention Serotonin and Dopamin as specific Neurotransmitter, making the general term recognisable.
Examples
"Antidepressiva erhöhen den Spiegel bestimmter Neurotransmitter im Gehirn."
Natural Translation
Antidepressants raise the level of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Literal Translation
Antidepressants raise the level certain neurotransmitters in-the brain.
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