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gabanergic

(gab-ă-nĕr'jik),
Pertaining to the action of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) or to neural or metabolic pathways in which it functions as a transmitter.
Synonym(s): GABA-ergic, gabaergic
[GABA + G. ergon, work]
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