Meaning & use
reuptake
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The reabsorption of a neurotransmitter by the nerve cell that released it, ending its effect in the synapse.
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SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, leaving more of it available in the brain.
Faster reuptake of dopamine can shorten the duration of its effects on mood.
A note on using this word
A technical neuroscience term most often paired with a neurotransmitter, as in 'serotonin reuptake.'
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