anticholinesterases

[an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy-]

an·ti·cho·lin·es·ter·ase

[an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy-]
noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.
an enzyme or drug that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the stimulating effect of acetylcholine on the muscles.

Origin:
1950–55; anti- + cholinesterase
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