Gabapentinoid

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of drugs that are derivatives of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), acting to block the α₂δ subunit (gabapentin receptor) of the voltage-dependent calcium channel.

Etymology

From gabapentin + -oid.

Related phrases

voltage dependent calcium channelγ aminobutyric acid

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