muscarinic

Meanings

Adjective

  • Of or pertaining to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, usually with regard to agonism or antagonism (blocking) of receptor activity.
  • Of or pertaining to muscarine.

Noun

  • A muscarinic drug: one that modulates (enhances or blocks) the activity of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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