ləˈnɜr adjective Biochemistry.
1.
resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
2.
stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.
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| 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 |
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cholinergic cho·lin·er·gic (kō'lə-nûr'jĭk)
adj.
Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Relating to an agent that mimics the action of acetylcholine.
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