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cholinergic

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cho·li·ner·gic  (kl-nûrjk)
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  (kl-nûrjk)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.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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