cholinergic

[ koh-luh-nur-jik, kol-uh- ]
/ ˌkoʊ ləˈnɜr dʒɪk, ˌkɒl ə- /

adjective Biochemistry.

resembling acetylcholine in pharmacological action.
stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound.

Origin of cholinergic

First recorded in 1930–35; (acetyl)choline + -ergic

British Dictionary definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
/ (ˌkəʊlɪˈnɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated
of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances

Word Origin for cholinergic

C20: from ( acetyl) cholin ( e) + Greek ergon work

Medical definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
[ kō′lə-nûrjĭk ]

adj.

Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
Relating to an agent that mimics the action of acetylcholine.

Scientific definitions for cholinergic

cholinergic
[ kō′lə-nûrjĭk ]

Relating to a neuron or axon that is activated by or is capable of releasing acetylcholine when a nerve impulse passes. The nerve endings of the parasympathetic nervous system are cholinergic.
Having physiological effects similar to those of acetylcholine, as certain drugs.