adrenergic

[ ad-ruh-nur-jik ]
/ ˌæd rəˈnɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

of or like epinephrine in effect.
releasing epinephrine.
activated by epinephrine or any of various substances having epinephrinelike activity.

noun

a drug or other agent having an epinephrinelike effect.
Compare cholinergic.

Origin of adrenergic

First recorded in 1930–35; adren- + -ergic

Words nearby adrenergic

adrenaline, adrenalitis, adrenalize, adrenalized, adrenalopathy, adrenergic, adrenergic amine, adrenergic blockade, adrenergic blocking agent, adrenergic fiber, adrenergic neuronal blocking agent

British Dictionary definitions for adrenergic

adrenergic
/ (ˌædrəˈnɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

releasing or activated by adrenaline or an adrenaline-like substance

Word Origin for adrenergic

C20: adrenaline + Greek ergon work

Medical definitions for adrenergic

adrenergic
[ ăd′rə-nûr′jĭk ]

adj.

Activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrinelike substance, especially in the sympathetic nervous system.
Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine.

Scientific definitions for adrenergic

adrenergic
[ ăd′rə-nûr′jĭk ]

Relating to a neuron or axon that is activated by or capable of releasing epinephrine or an epinephrine-like substance when a nerve impulse passes. The nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system are adrenergic.
Having physiological effects similar to those of epinephrine, as certain drugs.