peptidergic

peptidergic /pep·ti·der·gic/ (pep?ti-der´jik) of or pertaining to neurons that secrete peptide hormones.

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pep·ti·der·gic (ppt-dûrjk)

adj.

Of or being nerve cells or fibers that may use small peptide molecules as their neurotransmitters.

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peptidergic

of or pertaining to neurons that secrete peptide hormones.

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peptidergic neurons

a group of enteric interneurons which contain peptides; the peptides include enkephalins and somatostatins.