anticholinesterase

[ an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tiˌkoʊ ləˈnɛs təˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz, -ˌkɒl ə-, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

an enzyme or drug that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the stimulating effect of acetylcholine on the muscles.

Nearby words

anticensorship, anticenter, antichlor, antichoice, anticholinergic, anticholinesterase, antichrist, antichthon, anticipant, anticipate, anticipation

Origin of anticholinesterase

First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + cholinesterase

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British Dictionary definitions for anticholinesterase

anticholinesterase

/ (ˌæntɪˌkɒləˈnɛstəˌreɪz) /

noun

any of a group of substances that inhibit the action of cholinesterase

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Medicine definitions for anticholinesterase

anticholinesterase

[ ăn′tē-kō′lə-nĕs′tə-rās′, -rāz′, ăn′tī- ]

n.

A substance that inhibits the activity of cholinesterases, including acetylcholinesterase.