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Meaning of GABA | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɡæbə

Definitions

Acronym of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Equivalents

Français gaba gaba
Italiano GABA
Português gaba

Examples

“[Valium] was followed by many imitators, all sharing the same pharmacological mechanism, which is to enhance the actions of the key inhibitory brain chemical messenger GABA.”
“Its action as an inhibitor also distinguishes GABA from the “big three” amines—dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin—which generally stimulate brain circuits.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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