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Meaning of "GABA" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GABA

GABA  [ˈɡæbə] play
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WHAT DOES GABA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gamma-Aminobutyric acid

γ-Aminobutyric acid is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. It plays a role in regulating neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. In humans, GABA is also directly responsible for the regulation of muscle tone. Although in chemical terms it is an amino acid, GABA is rarely referred to as such in the scientific or medical communities, because the term "amino acid," used without a qualifier, by convention refers to the alpha amino acids, which GABA is not, nor is it considered to be incorporated into proteins. In spastic diplegia in humans, GABA absorption becomes impaired by nerves damaged from the condition's upper motor neuron lesion, which leads to hypertonia of the muscles signaled by those nerves that can no longer absorb GABA.

Definition of GABA in the English dictionary

The definition of GABA in the dictionary is gamma-aminobutyric acid: a biologically active substance found in plants and in brain and other animal tissues; it is a neurotransmitter that inhibits activation of neurones.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GABA


aba
ˈæbə
Abba
ˈæbə
aber
ˈæbə
backstabber
ˈbækˌstæbə
blabber
ˈblæbə
bonnyclabber
ˈbɒnɪˌklæbə
clabber
ˈklæbə
crabber
ˈkræbə
dabba
ˈdæbə
dabber
ˈdæbə
gabber
ˈɡæbə
grabber
ˈɡræbə
jabber
ˈdʒæbə
jaboticaba
dʒəˌbuːtɪˈkæbə
nabber
ˈnæbə
rehabber
ˈriːˌhæbə
slabber
ˈslæbə
stabber
ˈstæbə
yabba
ˈjæbə
yabber
ˈjæbə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GABA

G-suit
G.
g.u.
g´day
G10
G2
G20
G24
G3
G5
G7
G77
G8
G9
ga
Ga.
GAA
gab
gabapentin
Gabar

WORDS THAT END LIKE GABA

ARIBA
FBA
GBA
IBA
MBA
NBA
PABA
SBA
UKBA
WBA
YBA

Synonyms and antonyms of GABA in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «GABA» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GABA

Find out the translation of GABA to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of GABA from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «GABA» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

GABA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

GABA
570 millions of speakers

English

GABA
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गाबा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

GABA
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ГАМК
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

GABA
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গাবা
260 millions of speakers

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GABA
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

GABA
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

GABA
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

GABA
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

GABA
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

GABA
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

GABA
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காபா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

GABA
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

GABA
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

GABA
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

GABA
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ГАМК
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

GABA
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

GABA
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

GABA
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

GABA
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

GABA
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of GABA

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GABA»

The term «GABA» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.984 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of GABA
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «GABA».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GABA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «GABA» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «GABA» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about GABA

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GABA»

Discover the use of GABA in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to GABA and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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GABA
Published in this volume are articles providing thoughts and perspectives on this topic, some with the benefit of hindsight, others in the context of recent findings, but all with a hint, or prediction, of what the future holds as the ...
‎2006
2
Crisis management in anesthesiology
This indispensable volume features the CATALOG OF CRITICAL EVENTS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY, which comprises over 75% of the book.
David M. Gaba, Kevin J. Fish, Steven K. Howard, 1994
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GABA and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects
The GABA system is, therefore, of prime clinical relevance for the therapy of insomnia. The focus of this volume is on the neuropsychopharmacology and the clinical impact of the GABA system in regulating sleep and wakefulness.
Jaime M. Monti, Seithikurippu Ratnas Pandi-Perumal, Hanns Möhler, 2010
4
The GABA Receptors
'The Gaba Receptors, Third Edition', presents a critical appraisal of our current understanding of the molecular, behavioral, biochemical, clinical, and pharmacological properties of GABA receptors.
Salvatore J. Enna, Hanns Möhler, 2007
5
Gaba: Receptors, Transporters and Metabolism
Highlighting the current developments and future directions in GABA research, the ambitious aim of this topical volume is to cover GABA from the molecular mechanisms of its transmission to new targets for pharmaceutical research.
Chikako Tanaka, N. G. Bowery, 1996
6
GABA in Autism and Related Disorders
Knowledge on the complexity of GABA function is increasing exponentially. This volume covers basic research on GABA in the developing brain as it may relate to onset of autism and related developmental disorders.
Dirk M. Dhossche, 2005
7
GABA outside the CNS
"Proceedings of the International Symposium on Peripheral GABAergic Mechanisms, Rome, July 19-21, 1990"--T.p. verso.
Sándor L. Erdő, 1992
8
Glutamate and GABA Receptors and Transporters: Structure, ...
Introduction The inactivation of GABA, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS (Roberts, 1991), is brought about by diffusion away from the receptors followed by high affinity transport into the presynaptic GABAergic neuron as well as ...
Jan Egebjerg, Arne Schousboe, Povl Krogsgaard-Larsen, 2004
9
Parkinson's Disease
CSF GABA in Parkinson's Disease There are many studies on CSF GABA content in PD. Manyam128 measured CSF GABA in PD patients. The mean (±SD ) CSF GABA levels were 200 ± 70 pmole/ml in controls and 121 ±52 pmole/ml in PD ...
Ronald F. Pfeiffer, Zbigniew K. Wszolek, Manuchair Ebadi, 2004
10
Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Applying the Exciting New ...
GABA acts similarly to the brakes in a car. Its function is to keep the car running neither too fast nor too slow. As with brakes, GABA has an inhibitory function, which keeps all the other neurochemicals in check and operating at a steady pace.
Patt Lind-Kyle, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GABA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term GABA is used in the context of the following news items.
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Baarlamaanka Puntland oo go'aamo adag ka soo saaray doodii …
... dowladda federaalka iyo Puntland, Baarlamaanku maanta ayey soo gaba gabeeyeen doodooda waxayna soo saareen go'aamo barlamani ... «Horseed Media, Jul 15»
2
GABA Q&A: What is your favorite non-Gamecock college stadium to …
Welcome to GABA Q&A, the feature that asks us to share our experiences as Gamecock fans. We'll give our answers, and we encourage all ... «Garnet And Black Attack, Jul 15»
3
Sell Voltas with a target of Rs 313: Prakash Gaba
In a chat with ET Now, Prakash Gaba, CFT, prakashgaba.com, ... Prakash Gaba: Voltas is a 'SELL' call with a target of Rs 313 and a stop loss of ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
GABA votes to 'de-gay' its name
Following a unanimous vote by members who attended this evening's AGM the Gay Auckland Business Association, or GABA, will henceforth ... «Gay NZ, Jul 15»
5
GABA Transaminase Inhibitors – Pipeline Insights, 2015: Research …
The Report GABA Transaminase Inhibitors – Pipeline Insights, 2015 provides information on pricing, market analysis, shares, forecast, and ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
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Buy Jaypee Infratech with a target of Rs 20: Prakash Gaba
In a chat with ET Now, Prakash Gaba, CFT, prakashgaba.com, shares ... Prakash Gaba: Jaypee Infratech Ltd. is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Waking up and down
Histaminergic neurons in the tuberomammillary nucleus (TMN) promote arousal. Many of these neurons also contain GABA, but its function in ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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What Is GABA?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a neurotransmitter that sends chemical messages through the brain and the nervous system, and is ... «Everyday Health, Jul 15»
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Buy Tata Communications with a target of Rs 465: Prakash Gaba
In a chat with ET Now, Prakash Gaba, CFT, prakashgaba.com, shares ... Prakash Gaba: Tata Communications Ltd. is a 'BUY' call with a target ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Buy Dabur India with a target of Rs 291: Prakash Gaba
In a chat with ET Now, Prakash Gaba, CFT, prakashgaba.com, shares ... Prakash Gaba: Dabur India Ltd. is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs 291 ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»

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