brucine

n. an alkaloid obtained from the Brucea genus of shrubs that is an antagonist at receptor sites for the inhibitory neurotransmitter glycine. Brucine is also found (with strychnine) in nux vomica; it resembles strychnine but is less potent.

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Psychology term of the day

November 24th 2024

sensorimotor

adj.

1. describing activity, behavior, or brain processes that involve both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) functions.

2. describing a mixed nerve that contains both afferent and efferent fibers.