Receptors, cholinergic

cho·li·ner·gic (k

-nûr

adj.

1. Activated by or capable of liberating acetylcholine, especially in the parasympathetic nervous system.

2. Having physiological effects similar to those of acetylcholine: a cholinergic agent or drug.

[(acetyl)cholin(e) + -ergic.]

choli·nergi·cal·ly adv.

cholinergic [ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk]

adj

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances

[from (acetyl)cholin(e) + Greek ergon work]

cholinergic (k

-nûr

1. 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.

2. Having physiological effects similar to those of acetylcholine, as certain drugs.

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Adj.

cholinergic - releasing or activated by acetylcholine or a related compound

anticholinergic - inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs"

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alkaloid
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curare
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neostigmine
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physostigmine
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