Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

An amino acid neurotransmitter (C₄H₉NO₂) in the brain. Believed to be involved in muscle relaxation, sleep, diminished emotional reaction and sedation.

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gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Health care; Drug rehabilitation

The major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

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An amino acid neurotransmitter (C 4 H 9 NO 2 ) in the brain. Believed to be involved in muscle relaxation, sleep, diminished emotional reaction and sedation.

gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Health care; Genetic disorders

The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Biology; Biochemistry; Molecular biology

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Health care; Sleep disorder

Short period of sleep at a time separate from the major sleep period, especially during the day.

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Health care; Sleep disorder

Sleep difficulties after discontinuing use of a hypnotic medication.

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Health care; Sleep disorder

Sleep interruption due to frequent or sustained awakenings or early morning awakenings.

insomnia

Health care; Sleep disorder

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sleepwalking

Health care; Sleep disorder

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