Medical Definition of Cholinesterase inhibitor

1. These are substances which which act to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine and thus enhance and subsequently prevent transmission of nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another or to a muscle. Examples include pyridostigmine, ambenonium and neostigmine. (15 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cholinesterase Inhibitor

cholinergic agents
cholinergic agonists
cholinergic antagonists
cholinergic blockade
cholinergic fibres
cholinergic medication
cholinergic neuron
cholinergic parasympathomimetic agent
cholinergic receptors
cholinergic system
cholinergic urticaria
cholinergically
cholines
cholinester
cholinesterase
cholinesterase inhibitor (current term)
cholinesterase reactivator
cholinesterase reactivators
cholinesterases
cholinoceptive
cholinolytic
cholinomimetic
cholinomimetics
cholinoreactive
cholinoreceptors
cholis
cholistine sulphomethate sodium
cholla
chollas
choller

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