Muscarinic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Muscarinic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, usually with regard to agonism or antagonism (blocking) of receptor activity.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, usually with regard to agonism or antagonism (blocking) of receptor activity.
More Meanings
- (Original (etymonic) sense but not the usual sense) Of or pertaining to muscarine.
- A muscarinic drug: one that modulates (enhances or blocks) the activity of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.
Word Forms
- muscarinics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxotremorine, carbachol, cholinergic, nicotinic, arecoline, acetylcholinic.
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