PsychologyJuly 13, 2026

glutamate

/ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/

Definition

The primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain that promotes neural signaling and activity.

Etymology

Derived from 'glutamic acid' and the chemical suffix '-ate' for salts or esters. 'Glutamic' itself stems from the Latin 'gluten', referring to glue or the sticky substance found in grains.

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