peptidergic /pep·ti·der·gic/ (pep″tĭ-der´jik) of or pertaining to neurons that secrete peptide hormones.
peptidergic
pep·ti·der·gic (p p t -dûr jk)adj. Of or being nerve cells or fibers that may use small peptide molecules as their neurotransmitters. |
peptidergic
[pep′tidur′jik]
using small peptides as neurotransmitters.
peptidergic
of or pertaining to neurons that secrete peptide hormones.
peptidergic neurons
a group of enteric interneurons which contain peptides; the peptides include enkephalins and somatostatins.
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