What is "glutamatergic"

a. (context biochemistry neurology English) Of or pertaining to the neurotransmission of glutamate.

Glutamatergic means "related to glutamate".

A glutamatergic agent (or drug) is a chemical that directly modulates the excitatory amino acid ( glutamate/ aspartate) system in the body or brain. Examples include excitatory amino acid receptor agonists, excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists, and excitatory amino acid reuptake inhibitors.