Acetylcholine

Synonyms of acetylcholine

• neurotransmitter
• cholinergic neurotransmitter

Collocations of acetylcholine

neurotransmitter

Frequency: 80 %

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in muscle movement.

muscle contraction

Frequency: 75 %

Acetylcholine is essential for muscle contraction to occur.

receptor

Frequency: 70 %

Acetylcholine binds to specific receptors on the surface of muscle cells.

synapse

Frequency: 60 %

Acetylcholine is released into the synapse to transmit signals between neurons.

cholinergic

Frequency: 50 %

The cholinergic system is regulated by acetylcholine.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetylcholine

• Phrase: cholinergic crisis
  Meaning: a condition characterized by excessive stimulation of cholinergic receptors due to high levels of acetylcholine
  Usage: Patients taking certain medications may experience a cholinergic crisis if acetylcholine levels become too high.