cholinergically

cho·li·ner·gic

 (kō′lə-nûr′jĭk)

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.

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

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cho′li·ner′gi·cal·ly adv.

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cholinergically

(ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪkəlɪ)

adv

(Physiology) in a cholinergic manner

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