Inhibitory
Inhibitory
Inhibitory (pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪbɪtəri/) refers to the process or action that restricts, limits, or prevents a particular action or function. It is often used in the context of neuroscience and pharmacology to describe substances or processes that slow down or stop the activity of neurons or the effects of drugs.
Etymology
The term 'inhibitory' is derived from the Latin word 'inhibitus', past participle of 'inhibere' which means 'to hold in, restrain'.
Related Terms
- Inhibitor: A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other process, or that reduces the activity of a particular reactant, catalyst, or enzyme.
- Inhibition: The action of inhibiting, restricting, or hindering a process.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Synapse: The site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells.
- Receptor: A region of tissue, or a molecule in a cell membrane, which responds specifically to a particular neurotransmitter, hormone, antigen, or other substance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inhibitory
- Wikipedia's article - Inhibitory
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