adrenergic

American  

[ad-ruh-nur-jik] / ˌæd rəˈnɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

1. of or like epinephrine in effect.

2. releasing epinephrine.

3. activated by epinephrine or any of various substances having epinephrinelike activity.

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noun

1. a drug or other agent having an epinephrinelike effect.

adrenergic British  

/ ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

1. releasing or activated by adrenaline or an adrenaline-like substance

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adrenergic Scientific  

/ ăd′rə-nûr′jĭk /

1. Relating to a neuron or axon that is activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrine-like substance when a nerve impulse passes. The nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system are adrenergic.

2. Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine, as certain drugs.

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Etymology

Origin of adrenergic

First recorded in 1930–35; adren- + -ergic

Example Sentences

The authors’ findings are of particular interest because these insights might offer a way to combat the tumour-driven formation of adrenergic neurons and to counteract their tumour-promoting effects.

From Nature

Another mystery is which types of adrenergic receptor are crucial for the effects of catecholamines on cytokine levels in humans.

From Nature

This replacement marrow was deficient in a specific molecule called adrenergic receptor beta, which made the bone marrow less responsive to the neural messages from the brain.

From Washington Post

They’ve identified a protein called β3 adrenergic receptor that, when activated, encourages brown fat cells to burn off more fat and produce more heat.

From Science Magazine

What breakthrough allowed you to determine the structure of the β2 adrenergic receptor?

From Nature