cholinergic

cholinergic definition - medical

cho·lin·er·gic (kōˌlə-nûrˈjĭk)

adjective
  1. Relating to nerve cells or fibers that employ acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.
  2. Relating to an agent that mimics the action of acetylcholine.

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