Definition of "glutamate" []

• A salt or ester of glutamic acid, especially one that functions as a neurotransmitter. (noun)

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• "One leading view, due by Dr. Warren as good as colleagues, suggests that over kick of neurons by a neurotransmitter glutamate is partly obliged for a brain dysfunction ensuing from a detriment of FMRP."
• "Monosodium glutamate is an addative that enhances flavor in food products ment for human consumption."
• "Ketamine acts on a chemical called glutamate, which is much closer to the problem, Zarate says."