Agonist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæɡəˌnɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Agonist is a noun meaning Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
Meaning
Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
More Meanings
- The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.
- (biochemistry, pharmacology) A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.
Example Sentences
When bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist.
Acetylcholine is an agonist at the cholinergic receptor.
Word Forms
- agonists
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