"-gab-" meaning in English

See -gab- in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interfix

IPA: /ɡæb/, /ɡəb/
Etymology: From GABA (“γ-aminobutyric acid”). Head templates: {{head|en|interfix}} -gab-
  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of gabamimetic agents. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: gab-
    Sense id: en--gab--en-interfix-nzwFALOP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English interfixes Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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