English word neurotransmitter comes from English neuro-, English transmitter
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| neuro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system. |
| transmitter | English (eng) | An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.. Something that transmits something (in all senses). |
| neurotransmitter | English (eng) | (biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons. |