an·ti·cho·li·ner·gic ( n t -k l -nûr j k, nt -)adj. Inhibiting or blocking the physiological action of acetylcholine at a receptor site: anticholinergic drugs. an ti·choli·nergic n. |
anticholinergic [ˌæntɪˌkɒlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol blocking nerve impulses through the parasympathetic nerves
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) Med a drug or agent that blocks these nerve impulses, used to control intestinal spasm, increase the heart rate, dilate the pupils for examination of the eyes, dry secretions in anaesthesia, and in some forms to treat Alzheimer's disease
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| Noun | 1. |  anticholinergic - a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholinemedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease Daricon, oxyphencyclimine - an anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers |
| Adj. | 1. |  anticholinergic - inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs"cholinergic - releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound |
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