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sympathomimetic

American  
[sim-puh-thoh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-] / ˌsɪm pə θoʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, -maɪ- /

adjective

  1. mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

noun

  1. an agent that mimics the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

sympathomimetic British  
/ ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. causing a physiological effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

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noun

  1. a sympathomimetic drug Compare sympatholytic

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Etymology

Origin of sympathomimetic

1905–10; sympath(etic) + -o- + mimetic ( def. )

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Sympathomimetic drugs are related to stimulants.

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