"GABA" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡæbə/
Rhymes: -æbə Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} GABA
  1. (biochemistry) Acronym of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: gamma-aminobutyric acid Derived forms: GABAergic Translations (acronym of gamma-aminobutyric acid): ГАМК (GAMK) [feminine] (Bulgarian), GABA (Bulgarian)
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