cholinomimetic

[koh-luh-noh-mi-met-ik, -mahy-]

adjective Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

mimicking the action of choline, especially acetylcholine.

a drug or other substance that has cholinometric properties.

Origin:
1965–70; choline + -o- + mimetic

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Cholinomimetic is always a great word to know.

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cholinomimetic cho·li·no·mi·met·ic (kō'lə-nō-mĭ-mět'ĭk, -mī-)
adj.
Having an action similar to that of acetylcholine.

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