neuromodulation
noun
- alteration of nerve activity
- regulation of neurons by neurotransmitters
Wiktionary
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-wr̥ Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥der. Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron) Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-)der. English neuro- English modulation English neuromodulation From neuro- + modulation.
- The regulation of neurons by neurotransmitters.
- The relief of pain by stimulation of a nerve.