Sympathicolytic
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of sympatholytic. alt-of, alternative
"Bein: We have compared in the cat the influence of various drugs with a different point of attack (namely a sympathicolytic, “Regitine”; a ganglionic blocking substance, “pendiomide”; a phthalazine derivative, “Apresoline”; and a recently isolated alkaloid from Rauwolfia serpentina, “Reserpine” or “Serpasil”) on the blood pressure rise, produced either by stimulation of the central end of the vagus, or, for comparison, by adrenaline or by noradrenaline."
- 1 Alternative form of sympatholytic. alt-of, alternative
"The sympathicolytic and adrenolytic actions are masked in this case and are overshadowed by the pronounced central action of these alkaloids on the vasomotor center. […] Dihydroergocornine (DHO 180). Crude extracts of ergot are both oxytocic and sympathicolytic."
Example
More examples"The sympathicolytic and adrenolytic actions are masked in this case and are overshadowed by the pronounced central action of these alkaloids on the vasomotor center. […] Dihydroergocornine (DHO 180). Crude extracts of ergot are both oxytocic and sympathicolytic."
Etymology
From sympathico- + -lytic.
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