cholinergic
[koh-luh-nur-jik, kol-uh-]
- resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
- stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.
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Origin of cholinergic
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cholinergic
- denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated
- of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances
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Word Origin
C20: from (acetyl) cholin (e) + Greek ergon work
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cholinergic
(kō′lə-nûr′jĭk)- Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
- Relating to an agent that mimics the action of acetylcholine.
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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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