ad·re·ner·gic ( d r -nûr j k)adj. 1. Activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrinelike substance, especially in the sympathetic nervous system: adrenergic nerve fibers. 2. Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine: an adrenergic drug. [adren(aline) + -ergic.] ad re·nergi·cal·ly adv. |
adrenergic [ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) releasing or activated by adrenaline or an adrenaline-like substance
[adrenaline + Greek ergon work]
| adrenergic (dr-nûrjk) 1. Relating to a neuron or axon that is activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrine-like substance when a nerve impulse passes. The nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system are adrenergic. 2. Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine, as certain drugs. |
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| Noun | 1. |  adrenergic - drug that has the effects of epinephrinephenylephrine - a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion phenylpropanolamine - an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections; "drugs containing phenylpropanolamine are being recalled" pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor - any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure |
| Adj. | 1. | adrenergic - relating to epinephrine (its release or action) |
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