Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. reuptake

reuptake

reuptake

n. the process by which neurotransmitter molecules that have been released at a synapse are reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron that released them. Reuptake is performed by transporter proteins in the presynaptic membrane.

Related Terms

moral commitment

moral commitment in U.S. sociologist Michael P. Johnson’s t...

light therapy

light therapy see phototherapy.

infant-directed speech

infant-directed speech the specialized style of speech that...

individual psychotherapy

individual psychotherapy see individual therapy.

explicit attitude

explicit attitude a relatively enduring and general evaluat...

diurnal

diurnal adj. 1. daily; that is, recurring every...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter R

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact