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Meaning of ANTICHOLINERGIC

Pronunciation:  `anti`kowli'nurjik

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
  2. [adj]  inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs"
 

ANTICHOLINERGIC is a 15 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: anticholinergic drug
 
 Antonyms: cholinergic
 
 See Also: Daricon, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, oxyphencyclimine

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Refers to an agent that inhibits parasympathetic neural activity by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
 

 

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