anticholinesterase
[ an-tee-koh-luh-nes-tuh-reys, -reyz, -kol-uh-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˌkoʊ ləˈnɛs təˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz, -ˌkɒl ə-, ˌæn taɪ- /
noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.
an enzyme or drug that blocks the action of acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the stimulating effect of acetylcholine on the muscles.
Origin of anticholinesterase
First recorded in 1950–55;
anti- +
cholinesterase
Words nearby anticholinesterase
anticensorship,
anticenter,
antichlor,
antichoice,
anticholinergic,
anticholinesterase,
antichrist,
antichthon,
anticipant,
anticipate,
anticipation
British Dictionary definitions for anticholinesterase
anticholinesterase
/ (ˌæntɪˌkɒləˈnɛstəˌreɪz) /
noun
any of a group of substances that inhibit the action of cholinesterase
Medical definitions for anticholinesterase
anticholinesterase
[ ăn′tē-kō′lə-nĕs′tə-rās′, -rāz′, ăn′tī- ]
n.
A substance that inhibits the activity of cholinesterases, including acetylcholinesterase.