Definition of Adrenergic

1. Noun. Drug that has the effects of epinephrine.

Exact synonyms: Adrenergic Drug
Specialized synonyms: Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine
Generic synonyms: Pressor, Vasoconstrictive, Vasoconstrictor

2. Adjective. Relating to epinephrine (its release or action).
Exact synonyms: Sympathomimetic
Partainyms: Epinephrine

Definition of Adrenergic

1. Adjective. Having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine. ¹

2. Adjective. Containing or releasing adrenaline. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Adrenergic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Adrenergic

1. Refers to neurons that use catecholamines as neurotransmitters at a synapse when a nerve impulse passes i.e. The sympathetic fibres. Also refers to neurones that are activated by, characteristic of or secreting adrenaline (adrenaline) or substances with similar activity. (15 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adrenergic

adrenalise
adrenalised
adrenalises
adrenalising
adrenalism
adrenalitis
adrenalize
adrenalized
adrenalizes
adrenalizing
adrenally
adrenalone
adrenalopathy
adrenals
adrenergic (current term)
adrenergic agents
adrenergic agonists
adrenergic alpha-agonists
adrenergic alpha-antagonists
adrenergic amine
adrenergic antagonists
adrenergic beta-agonists
adrenergic beta-antagonists
adrenergic blockade
adrenergic blocking agent
adrenergic bronchodilator
adrenergic drug
adrenergic fibres
adrenergic neuronal blocking agent

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