ad·re·ner·gic

(ăd′rə-nûr′jĭk)

adj.

1. Activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or a similar substance, especially in the sympathetic nervous system: adrenergic receptors.

2. Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine: an adrenergic amine.

[adren(aline) + -ergic.]

ad′re·ner′gi·cal·ly adv.

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adrenergically

(ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪkəlɪ)

adv

in a manner relating to the release or activation of adrenaline

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