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Related to cholinergic: acetylcholine, anticholinergic, Cholinergic crisis, cholinergic urticaria, Cholinergic Drugs, cholinergic receptors
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.
[(acetyl)cholin(e) + -ergic.]
cho′li·ner′gi·cal·ly adv.
cholinergic
(ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk)adj
1. (Physiology) denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated
2. (Physiology) of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances
[C20: from (acetyl)cholin(e) + Greek ergon work]
cho•lin•er•gic
(ˌkoʊ ləˈnɜr dʒɪk, ˌkɒl ə-)adj.
1. resembling acetylcholine in physiological effect: a cholinergic drug.
2. releasing acetylcholine: a cholinergic neuron.
3. activated by acetylcholine: a cholinergic receptor.
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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" |