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
Words nearby cholinergic
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-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.
Scientific definitions for cholinergic
cholinergic
[ kō′lə-nûr′jĭk ]
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.