neuromodulator

[ noo r-oh-moj-uh-ley-ter ]
/ ˌnʊər oʊˈmɒdʒ əˌleɪ tər /

noun Biochemistry.

any of various substances, as certain hormones and amino acids, that influence the function of neurons but do not act as neurotransmitters.

Origin of neuromodulator

neuro- + modulator

Words nearby neuromodulator

neuromarketing, neuromast, neuromatosis, neuromechanism, neuromere, neuromodulator, neuromotor, neuromuscular, neuromuscular blocking agent, neuromuscular spindle, neuromuscular system