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reuptake

/riːˈʌptæk/ noun · British & US
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What does reuptake mean?

noun

The process by which a neurotransmitter is taken back into the neuron that released it, reducing the amount of neurotransmitter available for binding to receptors.

Example

"The reuptake of serotonin is a key factor in the development of depression."

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