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Definition of Cholinomimetic
1. Adjective. Resembling acetylcholine or simulating its physiological action. ¹
2. Noun. A drug with cholinomimetic properties. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Cholinomimetic
1. Having an action similar to that of acetylcholine, the substance liberated by cholinergic nerves; term proposed to replace the less accurate term, parasympathomimetic. Compare: adrenomimetic. Origin: acetylcholine + G. Mimetikos, imitating (05 Mar 2000)