adrenomimetic

adrenomimetic

 [ah-dre″no-mi-met´ik] having actions similar to those of adrenergic compounds; sympathomimetic.

a·dre·no·mi·met·ic

(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik), Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are liberated from the suprarenal medulla and adrenergic nerves; term proposed to replace the less accurate term, sympathomimetic. Compare: adrenergic, cholinomimetic. [adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]

adrenomimetic

adjective Referring to hormonal action that mimics those biomolecules produced by the adrenal medulla (catecholamines), generally referring to mimicry of medullary biomolecules: adrenaline, noradrenaline.

ad·re·no·mi·met·ic

(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik) Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine; a term intended to supplant a less accurate term, sympathomimetic.
Compare: adrenergic, cholinomimetic
[adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]

ad·re·no·mi·met·ic

(ă-drē'nō-mi-met'ik) Having an action similar to that of the compounds epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Compare: adrenergic
[adreno- + G. mimētikos, imitative]