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cholinergic
[ koh-luh-nur-jik, kol-uh- ]
adjective
, Biochemistry.
- resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
- stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.
cholinergic
/ ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk /
adjective
- denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated
- of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances
cholinergic
/ kō′lə-nûr′jĭk /
- Relating to a neuron or axon that is activated by or is capable of releasing acetylcholine when a nerve impulse passes. The nerve endings of the parasympathetic nervous system are cholinergic.
- Having physiological effects similar to those of acetylcholine, as certain drugs.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cholinergic1
First recorded in 1930–35; (acetyl)choline + -ergic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cholinergic1
C20: from ( acetyl ) cholin ( e ) + Greek ergon work
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