Glutamate

/ˈɡluː.tə.meɪt/ noun

Definition

The most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, essential for learning, memory, and neural communication.

Etymology

From 'glutamic acid' (from Latin 'gluten,' glue) + '-ate' (salt suffix). Named for its discovery in wheat gluten.

Kelly Says

Glutamate is the brain's main ON switch — it's the most common excitatory neurotransmitter, crucial for every thought, memory, and movement you make.

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