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Noun: acetylcholine  u,see-t(u)l'kow,leen
  1. A neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
    "Acetylcholine is crucial for muscle contraction"

Derived forms: acetylcholines

Type of: neurotransmitter

Encyclopedia: Acetylcholine