sympathomimetic

American

[sim-puh-thoh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-] / ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, -maɪ- /

adjective

mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

noun

an agent that mimics the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

sympathomimetic British

/ ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

causing a physiological effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

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noun

a sympathomimetic drug Compare sympatholytic

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Etymology

Origin of sympathomimetic

1905–10; sympath(etic) + -o- + mimetic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A common sympathomimetic drug is phenylephrine, which is a common component of decongestants.

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