ADRENERGIC


Meaning of ADRENERGIC in English

[ ˌadrɪ'nə:dʒɪk ]

■ adjective Physiology relating to or denoting nerve cells in which adrenalin, noradrenaline, or a similar substance acts as a neurotransmitter.

Origin

1930s: from adrenalin + Gk ergon 'work' + -ic .

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