GABA

[ gab-uh ]

/ ˈgæb ə /

noun Biochemistry.

a neurotransmitter of the central nervous system that inhibits excitatory responses.

Origin of GABA

g(amma-)a(mino)b(utyric) a(cid)

Example sentences from the Web for gaba

For great gallantry and devotion to duty near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles).

Australia in Arms |Phillip F.E. Schuler
For conspicuous gallantry on 9th May 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, in taking an enemy's trench.

Australia in Arms |Phillip F.E. Schuler
This battleship belongs to a division which will consist of the Australians, who are to land near Gaba Tepe.

New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 |Various
For conspicuous gallantry on 30th May 1915, in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe, whilst serving in a machine gun section.

Australia in Arms |Phillip F.E. Schuler

We have had gaba as an adjective equal to pitû (see Hymn to Bêl, line 6).

Sumerian Hymns |Frederick Augustus Vanderburgh

British Dictionary definitions for gaba

GABA

/ (ˈɡæbə) /

n acronym for

gamma-aminobutyric acid: a biologically active substance found in plants and in brain and other animal tissues; it is a neurotransmitter that inhibits activation of neurones

Medical definitions for gaba

GABA

abbr.

gamma-aminobutyric acid

Scientific definitions for gaba

GABA

Abbreviation of gamma-aminobutyric acid

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GABA

noun Biochemistry.

Origin of GABA

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British Dictionary definitions for gaba

n acronym for

Medical definitions for gaba

abbr.

Scientific definitions for gaba