adrenergic (redirected from Adrenergic receptors)

ad·re·ner·gic  (dr-nûrjk)

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.

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[adren(aline) + -ergic.]

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adre·nergi·cal·ly adv.

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adrenergic [ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) releasing or activated by adrenaline or an adrenaline-like substance

[adrenaline + Greek ergon work]

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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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	adrenergic - drug that has the effects of epinephrine adrenergic drug phenylephrine - 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) sympathomimetic