gate

gate

n. a device or circuit (e.g., an ion channel or a neural circuit) that controls the passage of a substance or signal. See gate-control theory; gated channel; ligand-gated ion channel; voltage-gated ion channel.

Related Terms

asylum

asylum n. 1. originally, a refuge for criminals...

Lowe syndrome

Lowe syndrome see oculocerebrorenal syndrome.

psychiatric hospital

psychiatric hospital a public or private institution provid...

growth curve

growth curve 1. a graphic representation of the growth rate...

estrogen

estrogen n. any of a class of steroid hormones that are pro...

secondary need

secondary need a need developed through association with or...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter G

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z