French word

acétylcholine

Pronunciation

IPA/asetilkolin/

Meaning

  • feminine nounacetylcholine

Example

J'ai lu un article sur l'acétylcholine.

I read an article about acetylcholine.

Illustration for acétylcholine (acetylcholine)

More examples

Je ne connais pas le mot acétylcholine.

I don't know the word acetylcholine.

Core concept

A small molecular handoff that helps nerve networks and muscles respond and supports attention and memory.

Similar words

neurotransmetteur: A signaling chemical that carries messages from a nerve cell to another cell.

Definition in French

Substance chimique qui agit comme neurotransmetteur, transmettant les signaux entre neurones et entre neurones et muscles, et jouant un rôle dans l'attention et la mémoire.

Word origin

The scientific name is formed from acétyl and choline: acétyl refers to a group from acetic acid, and choline is ultimately based on a Greek word meaning bile.

Usage tips

  • Acétylcholine is a specialist scientific term, while un neurotransmetteur is a broader phrase that does not identify the specific substance.

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