peptidergic

peptidergic
Referring to nerve cells or fibers that are believed to employ small peptide molecules as their neurotransmitter. [peptide + G. ergon, work]

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pep·tid·er·gic .pep-tīd-'ər-jik adj being, relating to, releasing, or activated by neurotransmitters that are short peptide chains <\peptidergic neurons> <\peptidergic receptors>

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pep·ti·der·gic (pep″tĭ-durґjīk) 1. having an action resembling that of a peptide hormone. 2. activated by, characteristic of, or secreting a peptide hormone or a neuropeptide.

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