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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any adrenergic compound.
2. 2
   drug that has the effects of epinephrine wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine.
2. 2
   Containing or releasing adrenaline.
3. 3
   Activated by an adrenal mechanism.

Adjective

1. 1
   relating to epinephrine (its release or action) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adrenergic drugsympathomimetic

Etymology

From adren- + -ergic.

Related phrases

adrenergic receptoralpha-adrenergicalpha-adrenergic blocking agentbeta-adrenergic

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