adrenergic
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rəˈnɜr adjective
1.
of or like epinephrine in effect.
2.
releasing epinephrine.
3.
activated by epinephrine or any of various substances having epinephrinelike activity.
noun
4.
a drug or other agent having an epinephrinelike effect.
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Medical Dictionary
adrenergic ad·re·ner·gic (ād'rə-nûr'jĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to nerve cells or fibers of the autonomic nervous system that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Of or relating to drugs that mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.
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Science Dictionary
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Example sentences
The main ingredient is a beta-adrenergic blocking substance.
Alpha-adrenergic agonists and possibly anticholinergics.
Medications called alpha-adrenergic blockers help relax the muscles of the prostate gland.
Daily use of an alpha-adrenergic blocker drug may increase urinary flow and relieve urinary frequency and nighttime urination.
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