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cholinergic

[ koh-luh-nur-jik, kol-uh- ]

adjective

, Biochemistry.
  1. resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
  2. stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.


cholinergic

/ ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

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


cholinergic

/ kō′lə-nûrjĭk /

  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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cholinergic1

First recorded in 1930–35; (acetyl)choline + -ergic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cholinergic1

C20: from ( acetyl ) cholin ( e ) + Greek ergon work
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