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单词 cholinergic
释义

cholinergic

[ koh-luh-nur-jik, kol-uh- ]
/ ˌkoʊ ləˈnɜr dʒɪk, ˌkɒl ə- /

adjective Biochemistry.

resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.

Origin of cholinergic

First recorded in 1930–35; (acetyl)choline + -ergic

Words nearby cholinergic

cholic, cholic acid, choline, choline acetyltransferase, choline kinase, cholinergic, cholinergic blockade, cholinergic fiber, cholinergic receptor, cholinergic urticaria, cholinesterase
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British Dictionary definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
/ (ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated
of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances

Word Origin for cholinergic

C20: from (acetyl) cholin (e) + Greek ergon work
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
[ kō′lə-nûrjĭk ]

adj.

Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Relating to an agent that mimics the action of acetylcholine.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
[ kō′lə-nûrjĭk ]

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.
Having physiological effects similar to those of acetylcholine, as certain drugs.
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