Definition of Anticholinergic

1. Noun. A substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine.

Exact synonyms: Anticholinergic Drug
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Daricon, Oxyphencyclimine

2. Adjective. Inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site. "Anticholinergic drugs"
Antonyms: Cholinergic

Definition of Anticholinergic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Anticholinergic

1. An agent that blocks the parasympathetic nerves. Synonym: parasympatholytic. (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anticholinergic

anticellulite
anticensorship
anticephalalgic
anticestodal agents
antichlor
antichlor
antichlors
antichoice
antichoicer
antichoicers
anticholagogue
anticholesteraemic agents
anticholesterol
anticholinergenic
anticholinergic (current term)
anticholinergic (current term)
anticholinergic drug
anticholinesterase
anticholinesterase
Antichrist
antichurch
anticigarette
anticipant
anticipants
anticipatable
anticipate
anticipate
anticipated
anticipates
anticipating

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