anticholinesterase

American

[an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-rays, -rayz, -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.

anticholinesterase British

/ ˌæntɪˌkɒləˈnɛstəˌreɪz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of anticholinesterase

First recorded in 1950–55; anti- + cholinesterase

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