what is function of glutamate
Medical Definition of GLUTAMATE. : a salt or ester of glutamic acid; specifically: a salt or ester of levorotatory glutamic acid that functions as an excitatory neurotransmitterâsee monosodium glutamate. a salt or ester of glutamic acid; specifically: a salt or ester of levorotatory glutamic acid that functions as an excitatory neurotransmitter.