sympathomimetic

[sim-puh-thoh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-]

adjective

1. mimicking stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

noun

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

sympathomimetic

/ ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

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

noun

1. a sympathomimetic drug Compare sympatholytic

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympathomimetic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sympathomimetic¹

C20: from _sympath ( _etic ) + _mimetic

Example Sentences

Sympathomimetic drugs are related to stimulants.

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